"All the Men Have Gone": War Crimes in Kenya's Mt. Elgon Conflict
Human Rights Watch
2008, Human Rights Watch:
A detailed account of war crimes committed in the conflict in Mt. Elgon between Kenyan security forces and a militia group called Sabaot Land Defence Force. The crimes include disappearances, torture and killings.
Table of contents:
Map of Mt. Elgon, Kenya
Summary
- To the government of Kenya
- To the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF)
- To the governments of the US and UK
Background
- Land Disputes
- Corruption and Politics: The Origins and Objectives of the SLDF
- Command Responsibility within the SLDF
- Other Militia in the Area
Abuses by the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF)
- Scale and Scope of SLDF Atrocities
- Deliberate Killings and Abductions of Civilians
- Mutilation and Inhumane Treatment
- Rape and Sexual Violence
- Destruction of Property, Theft of Land, and Livestock
- Violent Politics and the Role of the SLDF in the 2007 General Election
Violations by Kenyan Security Forces
- Too Much, Too Late
- Unlawful Killings and Enforced Disappearances
- Dumping of Bodies
- Arbitrary Arrest and Detention, and Torture
- Rape and Sexual Violence
- Destruction of Property
- Who is Responsible?
Applicable Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
The Response of the Kenyan Government
- Success?
- Humanitarian Access to Detainees
- Harassment of Human Rights Defenders
The Role of Kenya’s Foreign Partners
Acknowledgments
Source(s):
| Language | Format | Source |
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| English | HTML page |  view/download |
ISBN: 1-56432-363-3