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Backpacks Full of Hope

The UN Mission in Haiti

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Backpacks Full of Hope: The UN Mission in Haiti describes the experience of a Chilean general as Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) during the particularly turbulent year September 2005 to September 2006. It details the realities of commanding more than 7,000 men from eleven countries while working to fulfill the mandate of the United Nations in Haiti - to ensure a secure and stable environment, to support the transitional government in a democratic political process, and to promote and protect the human rights of the Haitian people. Despite the enormous challenges of a complex scenario that included local violence and extreme poverty, the UN command succeeded in its mission, stabilizing the local situation and paving the way for Haiti to hold a presidential election. Originally published as Mision en Haiti, con la mochila cargada de esperanzas, this work provides a new audience with insight on the peace operation and sheds light on the long-term endeavour of civilians, military, and local and international agencies to support Haiti's path to prosperity. Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation

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Utgivningsdatum2010-03-30
Mått152 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt390 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in International Governance
Antal sidor252
FörlagWilfrid Laurier University Press
ISBN9781554581559

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Major General Eduardo Aldunate has served as a Chilean Army officer since 1973. He has been an instructor and commander in mountain infantry units and special forces units and was the Deputy Force Commander of MINUSTAH between September 2005 and September 2006. He is currently Commander of Military Schools for the Chilean Army. He has written books and academic articles on military leadership and strategic and civilianmilitary relations for civilian and military publications.

Backpacks Full of Hope: The UN Mission in Haiti by Eduardo AldunateAbout the AuthorForewordAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 2. First Contact with Haiti: Exploring the Paratroopers' Landing Area3. At the Preparation Area 4. Green Light at the Gate 5. First Steps on the Ground 6. Same Old Story: International Interventions in Haiti7. MINUSTAH8. Chilean Blue Helmets in Haiti9. Violence in Haiti10. The Haitian National Police and the Judicial System11. The Military Force in Action12. Parliamentary and Presidential Elections13. A Wrongful Accusation14. A Terrible Blow: The Death of General Bacellar15. The First Few Months of Préval's Government16. Putting My Backpack AwayIndex

``The real objective of war should not be destruction; it should be a more perfect peace. Indeed, General Aldunate took his `mochila' and gun to Haiti not to bring more destruction to the poorest country of the hemisphere but to contribute to peace, stability, and development. This fascinating book will allow you to accompany him during his journey.'' -- Gerard Le Chevallier, former Chief of the MINUSTAH's Electoral Assistance Section (Haiti, 2004-2006) -- 201002