Shadow in Sun City

The shanty town with the misnomer "Sun City" is regarded as the poorest in the western hemisphere, the misery of residents exacerbated by gun battles between the gangs that rule the streets and UN peacekeepers accused of human-rights abuses. Both Father Tom and SaintFleur say it is astonis...

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Published in:New statesman (1996) 2007-05, Vol.136 (4843), p.19
Main Author: Briggs, Billy
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Militia groups
Peacekeeping forces
Towns
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Summary:The shanty town with the misnomer "Sun City" is regarded as the poorest in the western hemisphere, the misery of residents exacerbated by gun battles between the gangs that rule the streets and UN peacekeepers accused of human-rights abuses. Both Father Tom and SaintFleur say it is astonishing that a peacekeeping force should embark on such an aggressive offensive in such a populated area when collateral damage is inevitable.
ISSN:1364-7431
1758-924X