East Africa

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East Africa

The East Africa region is characterized by high mobility. Voluntary movements within states and across national borders mix with forced migration, which is triggered not least by armed conflicts.

Erscheinungsdatum: 16.04.2020

The Ethiopian Path to "Development" – Land Grabbing, Displacement and Internal Migration

Development has been one of the major goals of successive Ethiopian governments. However, it has paved the way for large-scale land grabbing which dispossesses and displaces rural farmers and…

The Snake’s Head? Mistrust of Somali Refugees and the Encampment Policy in Kenya

For many years, Kenya has hosted the lion share of refugees from war-torn Somalia. These refugees are often perceived as a threat to security – not least due to their interlinkages with locals of…

South Sudanese Women on the Move: Their Roles in Conflict and Peacebuilding

Enduring violence, climate change and other environmental crises force people in South Sudan to flee their home towns. Women and girls face gender-specific challenges and opportunities as they seek to…

The Long Arm of the Regime – Eritrea and Its Diaspora

Many Eritreans have fled their country of origin. Yet, they cannot fully escape the radar of President Afewerki's autocratic regime.

Uganda’s Refugee Policy: Recent Trends and Challenges

Uganda's progressive refugee policy has been widely acknowledged. Pope Francis praised the country's "outstanding concern for welcoming refugees." An overview on Uganda's approach to refugee…

Forced and Mixed Migration Dynamics in the East and Horn of Africa

There is a high level of mobility in the East Africa and Horn of Africa region: Many people migrate within their countries of origin or across national borders. An important – but not the only –…

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East Africa

The Ethiopian Path to "Development" – Land Grabbing, Displacement and Internal Migration

The Snake’s Head? Mistrust of Somali Refugees and the Encampment Policy in Kenya

South Sudanese Women on the Move: Their Roles in Conflict and Peacebuilding

The Long Arm of the Regime – Eritrea and Its Diaspora

Uganda’s Refugee Policy: Recent Trends and Challenges

Forced and Mixed Migration Dynamics in the East and Horn of Africa

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