Forced Migrants and Host Societies in Egypt and Sudan
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Department
Cairo Papers in Social Science
Program
Cairo Papers in Social Science
Description
The Horn of East Africa is one of the driest regions on the continent, where competition for water and land can be extremely violent. As a result, conflict and hunger have followed each other for centuries, leading to forced migrations and thousands of refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea, and other countries in the region. As gateways to the west, Egypt and Sudan have absorbed thousands of refugees from these countries, in communities ranging from makeshift refugee camps to crowded urban neighborhoods. In this groundbreaking study, historian Fabienne Le Houérou examines the complex interactions between these refugees and their hosts, as well as the struggles that shape their daily lives. From Sudanese families in Cairo tenements to Ethiopian farmers fleeing war and famine, Le Houérou draws on years of field research to offer fresh insights into some of world’s most vulnerable populations.
ISBN
977424964
Publication Date
Winter 2003
Publisher
American University in Cairo Press
City
Cairo
Keywords
Migrant Studies, Egypt, International Relations
Series
Cairo Papers in Social Science 26(4)
Disciplines
Migration Studies | Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Recommended Citation
APA Citation
le Houerou, F.
(2003). Forced Migrants and Host Societies in Egypt and Sudan. American University in Cairo Press.
MLA Citation
le Houerou, Fabienne.
Forced Migrants and Host Societies in Egypt and Sudan. American University in Cairo Press, 2003.