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The
Day They Ate The Zoo is James Ellery's record of his senior military UN appointments
in two of Africa's most volatile and violent countries - written with insight,
honesty and a light touch.
In
1999, after a successful career in the Army, Ellery was chosen to establish a
new UN mission in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. With nations from
across the continent fighting for a share in the country's vast mineral wealth,
it required all of James's diplomatic and military skills to ensure the mission
was a success - in spite of the machinations of the Congolese authorities.
Less
than two years later, Ellery was selected for another demanding appointment in
Africa - this time in Sierra Leone. His candid despatches document his time as Chief
of Staff of the 17,500 strong UN peacekeeping force. As the country strove to
right itself after a decade of civil war, James played a pivotal role in ensuring
free and fair democratic elections and bringing the major players to book in
the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Dedication and Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and Acronyms
1. An Introduction to the Heart of Darkness
Democratic Republic of Congo
2. The Heart of Darkness
August 1999 - January 2000
3. The Heart of Darkness to the White Man's Grave
February 2000 - November 2001
4. An Introduction to the White Man's Grave
Sierra Leone
5. The White Man's Grave
December 2001 - July 2003
Despatches 1-16
Six Months After 'Di war don-don'
Despatches 17-50
6. Arrest of those indicted by the Special Court
for Sierra Leone
7. Epilogue
Lessons (to be) Learned
Index
