Turner, Thomas

Congo

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ISBN 13:
9780745648446
author:
Turner, Thomas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14.1 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, International Relations,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.69

Description

The Democratic Republic of Congo has become one of the world's most troubled regions. A five-year war ended in 2003, but millions lost their lives and the country remains plagued by violence. Despite recent peace agreements and democratic elections, army and militia violence persists. Tom Turner's insightful book explores the complex factors contributing to this conflict, including its connections to Rwanda's Hutu-Tutsi conflict and the prevalence of rape and sexual violence. By examining these elements, Turner shows how current efforts to rebuild the country are likely to fail unless the full complexity of the crisis is understood. The DRC's future looks bleak as long as the precise dimensions of the crisis remain unclear. Turner argues that the country will likely remain a global hot spot for some time to come.

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