Place and Afghan Refugees: A Contribution to Turton |
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Authors: | Novak Paolo |
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Institution: | Department of Development Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG |
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Abstract: | This article contributes to the discussion on place/space/identityrecently re-opened by David Turton, who introduces the notionof place-making project to describe the relationbetween a group of Ethiopian agro-pastoralists and place. Thisarticle aims to expand Turton's framework to situations otherthan the one he depicts, as well as to develop some of the conceptspresented therein. With reference to Afghans in Pakistan, thefollowing arguments are made. First, a vast array of overlappingplace-making projects simultaneously encompass territory andindividuals, attributing a different significance to them onthe basis of peculiar logics. Second, the interaction betweensuch projects has material effects on spatial and institutionalpractices of migration and assistance. Third, these materialeffects have different significance for refugees, since eachof them is differently encompassed by such projects. The articleconcludes by highlighting how such a framework can be used toassess power relations and challenge de-politicized narrativesof refugee protection and assistance. |
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Keywords: | Afghan refugees place-making projects refugee protection |
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