Information on "Paramilitary Forces" and "Africa"
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Boko Haram and the Prospects for a Negotiated Settlement
Author: Jonathan N C Hill
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The Nigerian government’s attempts to address the threat posed by Boko Haram have so far taken two forms – direct military confrontation and covert interactions with the militant Islamic group. More on «Boko Haram and the Prospects for a Negotiated Settlement»
May 2011
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May 2011
Optimizing Africa’s Security Force Structures
Author: Helmoed Heitman
Publisher: National Defense University (NDU) / Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
Combating irregular forces has become a common feature of the contemporary African security landscape. More on «Optimizing Africa’s Security Force Structures»
June 2009
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Jun 2009
Beyond 'Janjaweed': Understanding the Militias of Darfur
Author: Julie Flint
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This paper examines the Sudanese government's counterinsurgency mobilization of 2003–04, who supported it and who did not — and why. More on «Beyond 'Janjaweed': Understanding the Militias of Darfur»
January 2009
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2009
Conflict Trends, Issue 4 (2009)
Author: Vasu Gounden, Jerónimo Delgådo Caicedo, Muttukrishna Sarvananthan, Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra, Seema Shekhawat, Eduarda Hamann, Anupma Kaushik, Karanja Mbugua
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This special issue of Conflict Trends on ‘Conflict in the Developing World’ provides a platform for perspectives from the developing South. More on «Conflict Trends, Issue 4 (2009)»
May 2008
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May 2008
Allies and Defectors: An Update on Armed Group Integration and Proxy Force Activity
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This issue brief provides an update on the status of armed groups in South Sudan as of March 2008. More on «Allies and Defectors: An Update on Armed Group Integration and Proxy Force Activity»
December 2007
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Dec 2007
A Paramilitary Revolution:The Popular Defence Forces
Author: Jago Salmon
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
The publication takes an in-depth look at the Popular Defence Forces (PDF) in Sudan, specifically its origins, recruitment processes, training practices and military capabilities. More on «A Paramilitary Revolution:The Popular Defence Forces»
September 2007
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14 Sep 2007
Northern Uganda Peace Process - The Need to Maintain Momentum
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This paper provides information on the state and development of the peace talks between the Ugandan government and the insurgent Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), commenting on justice, security and livelihoods. More on «Northern Uganda Peace Process - The Need to Maintain Momentum»
May 2007
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16 May 2007
Dual Realities: Peace and War in the Sudan
Author: Mariam Bibi Jooma
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This publication discusses the challenges to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Sudan. More on «Dual Realities: Peace and War in the Sudan»
November 2006
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30 Nov 2006
Armed Non-state Actors and Landmines, Vol. II
Author: Geneva Call, Switzerland
Publisher: Geneva Call
This report compiles and analyzes data on Non-State Actor (NSA) involvement in the five pillars of mine action: mine ban advocacy, stockpile destruction, mine clearance, mine risk education and victim assistance. More on «Armed Non-state Actors and Landmines, Vol. II»
October 2006
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Oct 2006
Armed Groups in Sudan
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This paper examines the role played by the South Sudan Defense Forces in Sudan's intra-South conflicts, highlighting its origins, leadership, areas of operation and recent change of fortune. More on «Armed Groups in Sudan»
