Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence: The Wars of Independence in Kenya and Algeria (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)

__Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence__ explores the relationship between the human rights movement emerging after 1945 and the increasing violence of decolonization. Based on material previously inaccessible in the archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Human Rights Commission, this comparative study uses the Mau Mau War (1952-1956) and the Algerian War (1954-1962) to examine the policies of two major imperial powers, Britain and France. Historian Fabian Klose considers the significance of declared states of emergency, counterinsurgency strategy, and the significance of humanitarian international law in both conflicts. Klose's findings from these previously confidential archives reveal the escalating violence and oppressive tactics used by the British and French military during these anticolonial conflicts in North and East Africa, where Western powers that promoted human rights in other areas of the world were opposed to the growing global acceptance of freedom, equality, self-determination, and other postwar ideals. Practices such as collective punishment, torture, and extrajudicial killings did lasting damage to international human rights efforts until the end of decolonization. Clearly argued and meticulously researched, __Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence__ demonstrates the mutually impacting histories of international human rights and decolonization, expanding our understanding of political violence in human rights discourse. Human Rights In The Shadow Of Colonial Violence Explores The Relationship Between The Human Rights Movement Emerging After 1945 And The Increasing Violence Of Decolonization. Based On Material Previously Inaccessible In The Archives Of The International Committee Of The Red Cross And The United Nations Human Rights Commission, This Comparative Study Uses The Mau Mau War (1952-1956) And The Algerian War (1954-1962) To Examine The Policies Of Two Major Imperial Powers, Britain And France. Historian Fabian Klose Considers The Significance Of Declared States Of Emergency, Counterinsurgency Strategy, And The Significance Of Humanitarian International Law In Both Conflicts.^ Klose's Findings From These Previously Confidential Archives Reveal The Escalating Violence And Oppressive Tactics Used By The British And French Military During These Anticolonial Conflicts In North And East Africa, Where Western Powers That Promoted Human Rights In Other Areas Of The World Were Opposed To The Growing Global Acceptance Of Freedom, Equality, Self-determination, And Other Postwar Ideals. Practices Such As Collective Punishment, Torture, And Extrajudicial Killings Did Lasting Damage To International Human Rights Efforts Until The End Of Decolonization. Klose's Findings From These Previously Confidential Archives Reveal The Escalating Violence And Oppressive Tactics Used By The British And French Military During These Anticolonial Conflicts In North And East Africa, Where Western Powers That Promoted Human Rights In Other Areas Of The World Were Opposed To The Growing Global Acceptance Of Freedom, Equality, Self-determination, And Other Postwar Ideals.^ Practices Such As Collective Punishment, Torture, And Extrajudicial Killings Did Lasting Damage To International Human Rights Efforts Until The End Of Decolonization. Clearly Argued And Meticulously Researched, Human Rights In The Shadow Of Colonial Violence Demonstrates The Mutually Impacting Histories Of International Human Rights And Decolonization, Expanding Our Understanding Of Political Violence In Human Rights Discourse. -- Publisher's Website. Introduction -- The New World Order, 1941-1948 -- Contested Decolonization, 1945-1962 -- The Legitimation Of Colonial Violence -- The Unleashing Of Colonial Violence -- The International Discourse On Human Rights As Marked By The Wars Of Decolonization -- Conclusion. Fabian Klose ; Translated By Dona Geyer. English Translation Of Menschenrechte Im Schatten Kolonialer Gewalt: Die Dekolonisierungskriege In Kenia Und Algerien 1945-1962, Published In 2009 By Oldenbourg. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence explores the relationship between the human rights movement emerging after 1945 and the increasing violence of decolonization. Based on material previously inaccessible in the archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Human Rights Commission, this comparative study uses the Mau Mau War (1952-1956) and the Algerian War (1954-1962) to examine the policies of two major imperial powers, Britain and France. Historian Fabian Klose considers the significance of declared states of emergency, counterinsurgency strategy, and the significance of humanitarian international law in both conflicts.

Klose's findings from these previously confidential archives reveal the escalating violence and oppressive tactics used by the British and French military during these anticolonial conflicts in North and East Africa, where Western powers that promoted human rights in other areas of the world were opposed to the growing global acceptance of freedom, equality, self-determination, and other postwar ideals. Practices such as collective punishment, torture, and extrajudicial killings did lasting damage to international human rights efforts until the end of decolonization.

Clearly argued and meticulously researched, Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence demonstrates the mutually impacting histories of international human rights and decolonization, expanding our understanding of political violence in human rights discourse.

This book explores the relationship between the human rights movement emerging after 1945 and the increasing violence of decolonization. Based on material previously inaccessible in the archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Human Rights Commission, this comparative study uses the Mau Mau War (1952-1956) and the Algerian War (1954-1962) to examine the policies of two major imperial powers, Britain and France. The author considers the significance of declared states of emergency, counterinsurgency strategy, and the significance of humanitarian international law in both conflicts. The author's findings from these previously confidential archives reveal the escalating violence and oppressive tactics used by the British and French military during these anticolonial conflicts in North and East Africa, where Western powers that promoted human rights in other areas of the world were opposed to the growing global acceptance of freedom, equality, self-determination, and other postwar ideals. Practices such as collective punishment, torture, and extrajudicial killings did lasting damage to international human rights efforts until the end of decolonization. This book demonstrates the mutually impacting histories of international human rights and decolonization, expanding our understanding of political violence in human rights discourse Based on previously inaccessible material from international archives, Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence examines the relationship between emerging human rights concepts after 1945 and repressive British and French actions against anticolonial movements in Africa. Based on previously inaccessible material from international archives, Human Rights in the Shadow of Colonial Violence examines the relationship between emerging human rights concepts after 1945 and repressive British and French actions against anticolonial movements in Africa. Contents Abbreviations Preface Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The New World Order, 1941–1948 Chapter 3. Contested Decolonization, 1945–1962 Chapter 4. The Legitimation of Colonial Violence Chapter 5. The Unleashing of Colonial Violence Chapter 6. The International Discourse on Human Rights as Marked by the Wars of Decolonization Chapter 7. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments