Sexual Violence in African Conflicts.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies.

Criminal procedure.

Forced labor.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Examines sexual violence in African conflicts, including opportunistic violence as well as deliberate use of sexual atrocities as an element in military strategy. Discusses context, impact, and prosecution of sexual violence; reviews international mechanisms; and reviews Obama Administration policy, including key programs and roles of Federal departments and agencies. Provides case study of situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Considers outlook for future and issues for Congress

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Sexual Violence in African Conflicts

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-FDT-0537

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