Illegal peace in Africa an inquiry into the legality of power sharing with warlords, rebels, and junta
African states have become testing grounds for Western conflict-resolution experiments, particularly power-sharing agreements, supposedly intended to end deadly conflict, secure peace and build democracy in divided societies. This volume examines the legal and political efficacy of transitional poli...
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Cambridge University Press
2012
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Legalizing peace
- 3. The question of power sharing
- 4. The conflicts in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau
- 5. The Accra, Lomé, and Abuja Accords
- 6. The domestic legality of power sharing
- 7. The regional legality of power sharing
- 8. The international legality of power sharing
- 9. Postscript: Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau
- 10. No law, no peace
- 11. Conclusion