Ghana's 2020 elections: Avoiding partisan behaviour by armed forces in election security

Festus Aubyn; Peter Albrecht

Ghana's 2020 elections: Avoiding partisan behaviour by armed forces in election security

Festus Aubyn
, Peter Albrecht

Global Security and Worldviews

West African Network for Peacebuilding

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Abstract

Ghana’s armed forces are pulled increasingly into issues relating to internal security, including during general elections. While their involvement might be needed, it is essential that their role is clearly defined, discussed and contained.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 10 Dec 2021

Series	DIIS Policy Brief
Number	December
Volume	2021

Keywords

Ghana
Elections
Military
Policing
Internal security

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