The Role of AU Peacekeeping Forces in Darfur-Sudan: (2003 - 2009)

In contemporary times, civilians in countries ravaged by armed conflicts, continue to bear the effects of hostilities. Too often, both governments and international peacekeeping operations are too often failing to prevent these atrocities. Efforts made by peacekeeping missions in conflict-affected regions, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and Western Sudan, show that it is possible to do more. Perpetrators act, whereas victims are denied any equivalent agency. They are simply people to whom things are done, or people to whom help must be given. Reality is never quite so straight-forward. There is a grey area when distinguishing between victim and perpetrator, individuals in positions of power, individuals who bear some responsibility for the suffering they bring on themselves and others. The prehistoric zone exists in all conflicts, including Darfur. Therefore, this study examines and assesses the role played by the African Union peacekeeping forces in Darfur - Sudan.

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Barrie Ahmed tiene una Licenciatura en Economía, Administración de Empresas y Ciencias Políticas. Tiene dos maestrías en MHS (Ciencias Políticas) y MLIS (Biblioteca y Ciencias de la Información). Barrie es actualmente un estudiante de doctorado en el IIUM. Taufiq Mathar tiene una maestría en Biblioteconomía y Ciencias de la Información en el IIUM y es bibliotecario.