Human rights and conflict provides a look into the role of Human rights at all stages of conflict, such as conflict intensification, during the conflict and post-conflict. It deals with current key issues such as human rights violations in armed combat, terrorism and holding military accountable.
A collection of case studies on conflict resolution and the tension between human rights activists and conflict resolution experts, while they both attempt to end the conflict. The conflicts in Colombia, Sierra Leone and Northern Ireland are used as examples.
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