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Why are borders sometimes referred to as violent? Discuss the different forms of violence found at borders

December 14, 2022August 7, 2022 by Claudine Cassar

Borders can be said to be violent because of the way they are drawn, the way they are enforced, and the psychological and economic effects they have on people.

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