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We Did Nothing Linda Polman

We Did Nothing By Linda Polman

We Did Nothing by Linda Polman


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Summary

In recent years our televisions have beamed images of young men in blue helmets dropping from the skies into war-torn countries, sent to "keep the peace". In this text, Linda Polman relates the comic absurdities inside the "peace keeping" camps and the truly horrifying reality outside.

We Did Nothing Summary

We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in by Linda Polman

A brilliantly written and disturbing expose of attempts to 'keep the peace' in the modern world In recent years our televisions have beamed images of young men in blue helmets dropping from the skies into war-torn countries, sent to 'keep the peace'. But what really happens when they reach the frontline? Linda Polman witnessed the UN missions to Somalia; Haiti; Rwanda and Sierra Leone and met their frightened soldiers, mystified locals, and jaded mercenaries. In a voice that is utterly compelling she discovers the comic absurdities inside these 'peace-keeping' camps, and the truly horrifying reality outside. As she pays tribute to the bravery of some she also exposes, with breathtaking clarity, the human cost of our indifference.

About Linda Polman

Linda Polman studied at the School of Journalism in Utrecht. For the last twenty years she has been a freelance journalist for Dutch radio, TV and newspapers. Since publication of her book in the Netherlands Polman has lectured to government, military and academic audiences throughout the region. A section from this book first appeared in Granta. She currently divides her time between West Africa and Holland.

Table of Contents

Hotdogs in New York; the UN in Somalia - scuttled by mutiny; Haiti, Rwanda, Bosnia, Somalia and 13 other disaster zones - tailback in the Security Council; the UN in Haiti - blue helmets without blue helmets; the UN in Rwanda - the end.

Additional information

GOR001592914
9780670914241
067091424X
We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in by Linda Polman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2003-05-01
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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