Death during conflict: what can we learn from the aftermath of death in the wars in Gaza and Sudan?

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Death during conflict: what can we learn from the aftermath of death in the wars in Gaza and Sudan?

"All armed conflicts are synonymous with excess mortality, and all deaths during armed conflict can have significant psychological, political, social and moral impacts. They can also provide a ‘window’ (in Verdery’s language (Verdery, 1999)) into the real politics of contemporary armed conflict. Graves, or their absence, can become sites of repression and resistance. Undignified or unfulfilled post-death rituals can leave people ‘ungrievable’. Ghosts can stalk the landscape demanding memory and justice. Objects associated with loss can become emotive and politically provocative. Paying attention to the aftermath of death gives us insights into the power, politics and social impact of these conflicts.

Tal Morse (CDAS Visiting Fellow), Ajala Fisayo (CDAS Visiting Fellow) and Naomi Pendle (CDAS Co-Director) are editing a special issue on death during armed conflict. This panel draws on papers for this special issue.
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Period	13 Sept 2025
Event type	Other
Location	Bath, UK United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International