This volume examines the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) through an interdisciplinary lens, with a focus on IDPs in Africa. The novelty of thi

While the plight of persons displaced within the borders of states has emerged as a global concern, not much attention has been given to this specific category

Within the context of the 2009 Kampala Convention, this book examines how a balance can be struck between the imperative of development projects and the rights

This book examines the national legal frameworks in place for internally displaced people in Nigeria and considers how they can be extended to provide further l

Since the end of the Cold War, increasing numbers of people have been forced to leave their homes as a result of armed conflict, internal strife, and systematic