Problem

Complicity of humanitarian organizations with warlords

Other Names:
Engagement of bandits by humanitarian organizations
Nature:

During relief operations in war-torn areas controlled by warlords, humanitarian organizations are obliged to compromise their principles and hire bandits for their own protection and to defend vital relief supplies.

Incidence:

The International Committee of the Red Cross, which was in contact with all local warlords in Liberia in 1996, was repeatedly accused of assisting its adversaries.

Subject(s):
Societal Problems Crime
Problem Type:
J: Problems Under Consideration
Date of last update
09.04.2019 – 11:00 CEST