| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 333 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Refugees and human rights ; v. 11
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Refugees and human rights ; v. 11.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-325) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Description of the situation -- Background of refugee crises in Iraq -- Role of the neighbouring countries -- Existing humanitarian challenges in the region -- Law and humanitarian actors -- Role of the UN and humanitarian agencies involved -- Legal terms of reference -- Applicability of international law -- Lacunae in the refugee definition and treaty obligations -- Protection for refugees compared to IDPs -- Deficiency in addressing mass influx -- The principle of burden-sharing -- Relevance of human rights -- Soft laws and precedents: efforts to redress short-comings -- Evaluation and recommendations. |
| Summary |
Presents an evaluation of international response to a major protracted humanitarian situation. This book offers an assessment of the effectiveness of international law in dealing with Iraqi refugees during the regime of Saddam Hussein. It contains detailed information and analysis of the history and behaviour of Iraq and its neighbouring states. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Refugees -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Iraq.
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Refugees -- Legal status, laws, etc. |
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Iraq. |
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Refugees -- Protection -- International cooperation.
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Refugees -- Protection. |
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International cooperation. |
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Refugees. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Alborzi, M.R. Evaluating the effectiveness of international refugee law. Leiden ; Boston : M. Nijhoff Publishers, ©2006 (DLC) 2006283770 |
| ISBN |
9004152512 |
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9789004152519 |
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9789047410270 (electronic book) |
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9047410270 (electronic book) |
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9004152512 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
10.1163/ej.9789004152519.i-335 |
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9789004152519 (hbk. ; alk. paper) |
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DOI 10.1163/ej.9789004152519.i-335 |
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