America's Covert War in East Africa: Surveillance, Rendition, Assassination

Clara Usiskin's book "America's Covert War in East Africa" explores the historical background, US Military's Africa Command, targeted killings, renditions, and secret detention, and their impact on vulnerable ethnic and religious groups in the region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Clara Usiskin has dedicated eight years to examining the profound impact of the War on Terror in the East and Horn of Africa. Through extensive research and diligent documentation, she has uncovered a staggering number of cases involving rendition, secret detention, and targeted killings. Her book serves as a comprehensive historical account, tracing the roots of today's covert war from the early Somali jihads to British repression in colonial Kenya, culminating in the devastating 1998 US Embassy Bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. It also delves into President Clinton's early rendition program, which laid the foundation for the subsequent militarization of the region. America's Covert War in East Africa delves into the US Military's establishment of Africa Command, with a primary focus on counterterrorism efforts. This has coincided with a notable increase in targeted killings by security forces in the region, as well as the continuation of renditions and secret detentions. Usiskin then explores the far-reaching consequences of this intensive militarization, shedding light on the proliferation of surveillance and other technologies of control in East Africa and its surrounding waters. Her research specifically highlights the devastating impact on vulnerable ethnic and religious groups in a region already characterized by volatility. By undertaking this comprehensive analysis, Usiskin provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complex web of factors contributing to the ongoing conflicts and human rights abuses in the East and Horn of Africa.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 143 x 215 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849044134