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2. Colección de los Centros Asociados
3. Colombia
4. Centro de Estudios Socioculturales e Internacionales - CESO/UNIANDES - Cosecha

Título :	Colombias Armed Conflict and its Refugees: International Legal Protection versus Interregional State Interests
Palabras clave :	Política;Colombia;Armed Conflict;Refugees;Panama;Venezuela;Ecuador;International Protection
Editorial :	Universidad de Los Andes
Descripción :	Objective/context: This article analyzes the international protection afforded to Colombian refugees in neighboring countries, with a particular emphasis on Panama, Venezuela and Ecuador. It examines the political and security interests of these states as regards their legal recognition of these cross-border migratory flows in light of their international obligations under the 1951 Geneva Convention. It then considers how the various protection labels conferred on refugees contribute to the formation of their identities. Finally, it seeks to question and challenge the evolution of UNHCRs role and responsibilities in protecting these migrants under its 1950 mandate. Methodology: This empirical case study is based on a qualitative review of the literature pertaining to migratory flows induced by the armed conflict, including official reports published by UN agencies as well as international and Colombian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Conclusions: The complex dynamics underlying the interregional political and security interests of Colombias neighbors have led them to afford limited or no international protection status to the forced migrants. Originality: The relevance of this study is highlighted by the ongoing failure in identifying a durable solution to the protracted situation of Colombian refugees displaced throughout neighboring countries.
URI :	http://biblioteca-repositorio.clacso.edu.ar/handle/CLACSO/95416
Otros identificadores :	http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=81262336003
Aparece en las colecciones:	Centro de Estudios Socioculturales e Internacionales - CESO/UNIANDES - Cosecha

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