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Human Rights Law and Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev

Shaun Nelson

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Published in Indigenous (In)Justice: Human Rights Law And Bedouin Arabs In The Naqab/Negev (International Human Rights Program Practice 4)

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A Comprehensive Analysis

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of human rights law and its application to the Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev. It explores the historical, political, and legal context of the Bedouin Arabs, and examines the ways in which human rights law has been used to protect their rights and advocate for their interests.

Indigenous (In)Justice: Human Rights Law and Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab/Negev (International Human Rights Program Practice 4)

Indigenous (In)Justice: Human Rights Law and Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab/Negev (International Human Rights Program Practice Series Book 4)

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The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev, including their history, culture, and way of life. The second part examines the human rights violations that the Bedouin Arabs have faced, including land confiscations, forced evictions, and discrimination. The third part explores the ways in which human rights law has been used to protect the rights of the Bedouin Arabs, and advocates for their interests.

This book is an important contribution to the field of human rights law. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the human rights violations that the Bedouin Arabs have faced, and explores the ways in which human rights law can be used to protect their rights and advocate for their interests.

Part 1: Overview of the Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev
Part 2: Human Rights Violations Faced by the Bedouin Arabs
Part 3: Human Rights Law and the Bedouin Arabs

Part 1: Overview of the Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev

The Bedouin Arabs are a nomadic people who have lived in the Naqab Negev for centuries. They are traditionally pastoralists, and their way of life is closely tied to the land. However, in recent years, the Bedouin Arabs have faced increasing pressure from the Israeli government, which has sought to settle the Naqab Negev with Jewish Israelis.

The Bedouin Arabs have a rich culture and history. They are known for their hospitality, their love of music and poetry, and their strong sense of community. However, they have also faced significant challenges, including discrimination, poverty, and land loss.

Part 2: Human Rights Violations Faced by the Bedouin Arabs

The Bedouin Arabs have faced a number of human rights violations, including:

Land confiscations
Forced evictions
Discrimination
Denial of access to basic services
Violence

These violations have had a devastating impact on the Bedouin Arabs. They have lost their homes, their land, and their way of life. They have also been subjected to discrimination and violence. As a result, many Bedouin Arabs live in poverty and face significant health and social problems.

Part 3: Human Rights Law and the Bedouin Arabs

Human rights law provides a framework for protecting the rights of the Bedouin Arabs. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights all guarantee the rights to life, liberty, and security of person; freedom from discrimination; and the right to an adequate standard of living. These rights are binding on all states, including Israel.

Human rights law has been used to protect the rights of the Bedouin Arabs in a number of ways. For example, in 1997, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the government could not confiscate Bedouin land without providing them with just compensation. In 2005, the United Nations Human Rights Committee found that Israel had violated the rights of the Bedouin Arabs by denying them access to basic services.

Human rights law is a powerful tool that can be used to protect the rights of the Bedouin Arabs. However, it is important to note that human rights law is not self-enforcing. It requires the commitment of states to implement and enforce it. In the case of the Bedouin Arabs, Israel has a responsibility to ensure that their rights are respected and protected.

The Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab Negev have faced significant human rights violations. However, human rights law provides a framework for protecting their rights. It is important to continue to advocate for the rights of the Bedouin Arabs and to hold Israel accountable for its obligations under international law.

Indigenous (In)Justice: Human Rights Law and Bedouin Arabs in the Naqab/Negev (International Human Rights Program Practice Series Book 4)

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