Addressing a forgotten struggle: Victims of enforced disappearance in Africa

Abstract: Enforced disappearance in Africa occurs on a daily basis and no one is immune from becoming a victim. The practice, which commenced during the colonial times, continues today. Governments routinely use enforced disappearance as a tool to oppress the opposition and instill fear among the po...

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Published in:	Torture
Main Authors:	Alejandra Vicente, Eva Nudd
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims 2021-12-01
Subjects:	enforced disappearance, justice, africa, victims
Online Access:	https://tidsskrift.dk/torture-journal/article/view/125518

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