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the risks to IDPs, such as fear of Displaced people are not just victims
reprisals. For such processes to be of armed conflict. They are often
effective, negotiations must include pivotal to the success of peace efforts.
real input and take into account the The participation of internally
specific needs of internally displaced displaced persons in these processes
persons; Where the participation of increases the likelihood of reaching a
internally displaced persons in peace peace agreement. The return of
processes is not possible or desirable, internally displaced persons to their
complementary approaches can be
places of origin and resettlement
effective. These approaches include
elsewhere can help restore calm, the
advocacy by international mediators
rule of law, economic recovery, and
during formal negotiations and the
extend state authority throughout the
promotion of the legal rights of
country. Failure to engage internally
internally displaced persons through
displaced persons reduces the
international, regional and national
likelihood of success of return and
mechanisms.
resettlement programmes.
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