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1. The West and the War in Sierra Leone, 1991-2002: A Critical Security Studies Perspective.

Author

Williams, Paul

Subjects
*WAR, *INTERVENTION (International law), *INTERNATIONAL law, *ECONOMIC history, SIERRA Leonean social conditions
Abstract

This paper draws upon the emerging Critical Security Studies (CSS) literature to provide a critical overview and evaluation of Western (primarily US, British and IFI) engagement with the war in Sierra Leone (1991-2002). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

2. Liberia--the 'big scapegoat.'.

Author

Luxner, Larry

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, FOREIGN relations of the United States, SIERRA Leonean social conditions
Abstract

Focuses on reasons for tense relations between the United States and Liberia, according to William V.S. Bull, Liberia's ambassador to the U.S. Effects of bad press; Unfavorable publicity caused by the situation in Sierra Leone; Recognition of Liberia as a nation by the U.S. in 1862; Economic information about Liberia; Accusation against the Liberian government of aiding the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in Sierra Leone.

Published
2001

3. A Continent's Chaos.

Author

Goldberg, Jeffrey

Subjects
*PEACE treaties, *INTERNATIONAL relations, SIERRA Leonean social conditions, FOREIGN relations of the United States
Abstract

Discusses the political and physical devastation created by civil war in Sierra Leone. Views of Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo on the American perception of Africa; Opinions on the role of the United States government's promotion of a peace treaty in Sierra Leone; Arguments from opponents concerning the amount of foreign aid from the US; Social commentary on humanitarian efforts and attitudes in the US.

Published
2000

4. For Maimed War Victims, a Tenuous Respite in Staten Island.

Author

Cardwell, Diane

Subjects
*AMPUTEES, SIERRA Leonean social conditions
Abstract

Discusses how medical aid for amputees from Sierra Leone who were taken to a Staten Island, New York hospital in September 2000 leads to the problem of their return to their country. Possible scenario when the civil war victims return to their country; Why the amputees were allowed to enter N.Y.; Information on the amputees.

Published
2000

6. Memorandum on Emergency Military Assistance to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone.

Author

Clinton, William J.

Subjects
*AMERICAN military assistance, *PRESIDENTS of the United States, *MEMORANDUMS, SIERRA Leonean social conditions
Abstract

Presents the text of a memorandum issued by United States President Bill Clinton on December 11, 2000, which deals with the military assistance to the United Nations mission in Sierra Leone.

Published
2000

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