| ID | 157907 |
| Title Proper | One-sided violence in refugee-hosting areas |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fisk, Kerstin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Previous research demonstrates that refugee populations can threaten the security of receiving countries. This study, in contrast, seeks to examine the physical security challenges refugees face in host states. It utilizes a new, geographically referenced data set on subcountry refugee demographics to test the hypothesis that locations home to larger refugee populations are more likely to experience one-sided attacks by conflict actors. Results demonstrate that refugee accommodation is a significant predictor of one-sided violence in Africa. In particular, combatants commit significantly more acts of violence against civilians in locations home to larger numbers of self-settled refugees compared to other locations. These findings suggest that scholars and practitioners account for possible dangers presented by refugee flows and threats to refugees simultaneously. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 62, No.3; Mar 2018: p. 529-556 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol: 62 No 3 |
| Key Words | Forced migration ; Refugees ; Human Security ; Internal armed Conflict ; Violence Against Civilians ; Civilian Victimization ; One-Sided Violence ; Antirefugee Violence |