Disasters have a devastating effect on the lives of people. The occurrence of a disaster can kill thousands in an instant, injure many others, damage homes, and destroy livelihoods. It is of essential importance that the response to a disaster is as effective and adequate as possible in order to limit and alleviate the suffering of disaster survivors. To this end, affected states can make use of offers of humanitarian assistance made by other states, international (humanitarian) organizations, and NGOs. However, in cases where the affected state refuses to accept international humanitarian...
Disasters have a devastating effect on the lives of people. The occurrence of a disaster can kill thousands in an instant, injure many others, damage ...