Refugee crises and ethnic conflicts

Article Abstract:

The demise of communism in Europe is one of the causes of ethnic strifes in the volatile Balkan peninsula. Unscrupulous leaders have taken the pains to exploit the nationalist sentiments of the people in order to promote their own self-interests. Political analysts believe that the end of the Cold War era has created a power vacuum in the peninsula. Thus, prospects for the peaceful settlement of disputes in the region will remain bleak for as long as the political leaders of the warring factions view brutal atrocities as the only means to maintain their hold on power.

Ethnic relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkan Peninsula, Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Guatemala refugee return delayed

Article Abstract:

Repression inside Guatemala remains to be the major stumbling block in the organized return of the 46,000 Guatemalan refugees living in Mexican camps. Further delaying the return is the decision made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to continue its support for the camps. Moreover, many Guatemalans who are residing in Mexico but are not living inside the camps want to join the organized return. Roughly 150,000 Guatemalans are believed to be staying outside the Mexican camps.

Social policy, Mexico, Refugees, Guatemalan, Guatemalan refugees

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Yugoslav refugee crisis Europe's worst since '40s

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The ethnic strife in Yugoslavia has resulted in the displacement of an estimated 2.3 million citizens since June 1991, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The civil war has also caused massive migration to Germany, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands and Norway. As ethnic Serbs and Croats continue with their horrendous war, it is unlikely that the 2.3 million refugees can return to their country.

Reports, Yugoslavia

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