Introduction: learning from Kosovo
This edition of Forced Migration Review was originally conceived as Part II of a discussion on forced migration and security. Very early on in planning, however, it became apparent that events in the Balkans were giving rise to the Europe's…
What can we do to support children who have been through war?
Claims as to the ravaging long-lasting psychosocial and psychological effects of war on children may be based on the over-generalisation of clinical findings. Clinical workers see only children suffering from psychological disorders - they do not encounter the huge number…
Environmental programmes with refugees: abandon the blanket approach?
Approaches to environmental problems in refugee emergencies have traditionally focused on two main areas: promotion of tree planting and dissemination of fuel-efficient stoves. This is done with the intention of increasing wood supply and simultaneously reducing the level of demand.…
Tensions between the refugee concept and the IDP debate
It is becoming increasingly common for commentators to argue that focusing exclusively on asylum situations ignores the realities of forced migration and represents a restricted view of displacement. While it may be understandable to seek a comprehensive approach to humanitarian…
Dilemmas facing agencies in the urban centres of Afghanistan
The issue comes more clearly to the fore when such power holders take over urban areas and therefore have responsibility for the administrative structures of the state within those areas. This article considers how this question has been played out…
Afghan refugees in Iran: the needs of women and children
Since at least the 1970s Afghans have been coming to Iran, some in search of work, others to seek protection. The political dominance by the Taliban since 1995 has been a significant factor in the acceleration in the flow of…
Guatemala: never again
This second article(1) by Carlos Beristain presents the most significant findings of the REMHI Report, the experiences of the victims and certain issues relating to the process of reconstruction. On 24 April 1998, the Report of the Project for the…