Tuesday 24 November 2009

EVALUATION OF THE DEMOBILISATION AND REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS OF EX-FIGHTERS IN ERITREA by AMANUEL MEHRETEAB

Demobilised ex-fighters in Eritrea face similar problems as other countries do. They have
economic, social, and psychological problems as a result of their demobilisation and
reintegration process to enter into the mainstream of the society. Economically and
socially, they have to adjust to the mores of the society. As demonstrated in the process,
it was highlighted that they have difficulty in accepting their civilian identity, and feel
they have lost the prestige of being a freedom fighter. Five years have elapsed since the
program of demobilisation and reintegration was launched and is a timely endeavour to
put this exercise into perspective so that lessons can be drawn
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