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Repatriation: its role in resolving Africa's refugee dilemma
The International Migration Review
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Repatriation challenges for African refugees, including cultural, economic, and political obstacles, require further research. This study examines these issues, using the Southern Sudanese repatriation as a case example.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Sociology
Background:
- Literature on African refugees has expanded significantly.
- Urban refugees and repatriation remain under-researched areas.
- This article focuses on the complexities of refugee repatriation in Africa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the dimensions of refugee repatriation in Africa.
- To contextualize repatriation within durable solutions for African refugees.
- To analyze the obstacles encountered during repatriation and rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on African refugee crisis.
- Analysis of repatriation processes.
- Case study of Southern Sudanese repatriation (early 1970s).
Main Results:
- Repatriation faces significant cultural, economic, and political challenges.
- Rehabilitation of refugees in their areas of origin is complex.
- The Southern Sudanese repatriation highlights these multifaceted issues.
Conclusions:
- Repatriation is a critical but challenging durable solution for African refugees.
- Addressing cultural, economic, and political barriers is essential for successful repatriation and rehabilitation.
- Further research is needed on urban refugees and repatriation processes.