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Ethnic Warfare in Sri Lankaand the UN Crisisby William Clarance, UNHCR, December 2006
From the publisher -- This book explains the complex origins and evolution of Sri Lanka's civil war and how it has created massive civilian displacement. Written by the former Colombo head of UNHCR, the refugee agency, it provides a unique account of frontline conditions during a critical period and an overview of the alternating warfare and ceasefires during the last fifteen years. Clarance analyses the scope for protecting civilians in a war zone and its The book is ideal for anyone who wants an accessible account of the Sri Lankan conflict, as well as policy-makers, NGOs and students of international studies. William Clarance was the Colombo head of UNHCR, the refugee agency, from 1988 to 1991, including the critical early period of Eelam War II, during which he initiated a radically innovative protection program. Published by Pluto Press, UK Distributed in the US by the University of Michigan Press ISBN: 9780745325255 Paperback Price: £19.99 / $28.95 / €25.00 ISBN: 9780745325262 Hardback Price: £65.00 / $90.00 / €82.00 Publication Date: December 2006 --------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Preface |
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implications for UN policy. He argues that Washington's bullying of the UN -- particularly over Iraq -- ironically proves the points it seeks to demolish: the indispensibility of UN legitimacy and the professionalism of its field agencies. Clarance urges the need to adopt a more actively engaged role to protect civilians in intra-state conflict, the better to address global problems such as the outflow of refugees and asylum seekers it triggers and the seeds of international terrorism it sows.