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Rasna Warah

    Red Soil and Roasted Maize
    UNsilenced
    • 2016

      UNsilenced

      Unmasking the United Nations' Culture of Cover-ups, Corruption and Impunity

      • 142 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Exploring the role of the United Nations in global conflicts, the book reveals how the organization has often acted as a bystander rather than a proactive force for peace. It highlights the detrimental impact of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council on peace-building efforts, as well as the misleading narratives propagated by various UN agencies. By examining the intersection of development, stability, and the "war on terror," it critiques the UN's failure to effectively prevent or address escalating crises worldwide.

      UNsilenced
    • 2011

      Red Soil and Roasted Maize

      Selected Essays and Articles on Contemporary Kenya

      • 200 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Exploring the complexities of Kenyan society, this collection features Rasna Warah's insightful articles and essays that reflect on pivotal events from the past decade, including the shift to democracy in 2002 and the turmoil of the 2007 elections. Through a blend of introspection and satire, Warah addresses the challenges of ethnic tension and corruption, while also sharing her personal experiences as a writer in a diverse yet unequal nation. The work offers a critical lens on the evolving dreams and struggles of Kenyans.

      Red Soil and Roasted Maize