The Kampala Convention and the Protection of Persons Internally Displaced by Harmful Practices in Africa

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ID16766845
AuthorsRomola Adeola (0000-0001-9442-3773, University of Pretoria, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume65
IssueS1
Pages101-114
Publication date2021-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of African Law (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0221-8553 • E-ISSN: 1464-3731
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/s0021855321000073
OpenAlexW3160807720
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited5

Arguably the least discussed root cause of internal displacement, harmful practices are a prevalent concern in many African societies. The explicit mention of harmful practices is one of the many innovations of the Kampala Convention and reinforce its forward-looking, context-specific focus on Africa. This article argues that the convention has an absolute prohibition of harmful practices. This is an important starting point from which to discuss the content of states’ obligation to set measures for preventing harmful practices. However, in the event that displacement occurs due to these practices, it is important that protection, humanitarian assistance and durable solutions are provided. This article argues that states must set measures for ensuring that non-state actors are held accountable in the event that they orchestrate harmful practices. In fostering compliance, this article argues that there is an important role for institutions beyond the state, particularly those emphasized under article 14 of the convention

Context (archaeology) · Convention · Event (particle physics) · Geography · Internally displaced person · Obligation · Political science · Refugee · State (computer science) · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · Human Rights and Development · Law · Legal Issues in South Africa

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