Mortality in Darfur: Lessons for Humanitarian Policy
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چکیده
In recent years there has been considerable debate over how best to formulate reliable estimates of confl ict mortality rates. However, in formulating humanitarian policy to respond to violent confl icts it is important to go beyond crude mortality rates to look at the causes and timings of deaths. This Policy Briefi ng presents the results of a MICROCON study on Darfur which disaggregates causes of death, and discusses the implications for humanitarian policy. The results of the study demonstrate the importance of improving sanitation and health services in displacement camps. It also provides some evidence of the human impact of shortfalls in humanitarian funding, and highlights the vital importance of consistent and adequate fi nancial support for relief efforts. What is a reliable fi gure for confl ict-related deaths in Darfur?
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