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Loading... Peacekeeping in Sierra Leone : the story of UNAMSILby Funmi Olonisakin
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The first in a series of inside histories, Peacekeeping in Sierra Leone relates how a small country one insignificant in the strategic considerations of the world powers propelled the United Nations to center stage in a crisis that called its very authority into serious question; and how the UN mission in Sierra Leone was transformed from its nadir into what is now widely considered one of the most successful peacekeeping missions in UN history. moments, and the reasoning behind strategic decisions. She also captures UNAMSIL's internal struggle as it fought to regain some honor after the May 2000 crisis, when the UN had to rely on the infamous Charles Taylor to broker the release of 500 peacekeeper hostages. UNAMSIL mission, but also reflects on its meaning for current and future peace operations in Africa and beyond. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)966.404History and Geography Africa West Africa Sierra LeoneLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |