From state security to human security in Southern Africa

"Increasingly, the abuse of civilians at the hands of peacekeepers on the African continent has been recognised as a problem by the international community. The authors begin by examining the nature and extent of the problem, which is situated in its historical context. The considerable difficulties that arise in prosecuting crimes committed by peacekeepers are discussed in general terms, following which the authors focus on whether or not international criminal law and the newly established International Criminal Court (ICC) may have a role to play in this area. The authors trace the rise of the ICC and discuss the different crimes in its jurisdiction. Thereafter they seek to establish the extent to which the ICC may be expected to play a practical role in the prosecution of peacekeepers in Africa for serious crimes committed while involved in peacekeeping operations"--Page iii.