Internal displacement in 2010: What are the major challenges? 2010, para. 86d
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[Much of the internal displacement taking place today is linked to violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Arbitrary displacement could be prevented, but too often those responsible act with impunity and no one is held accountable. The Representative recommends that member States:] Limit forced evictions to exceptional circumstances, ensure that all relevant due process guarantees are respected and provide the evicted with adequate compensation and alternative housing and livelihood opportunities.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Movement
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Internally Displaced Persons, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/13/21, para. 86d.