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This work explores how truth and reconciliation commissions can effectively address issues of transitional justice.

June 1, 2006

Dealing with the past and transitional justice: building peace through accountability

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This work explores how truth and reconciliation commissions can effectively address issues of transitional justice.
Analyzed experiences from South African and Sierra Leonean truth commissions.
Formulated principles for the effective operation of truth and reconciliation commissions.
Identified appropriate circumstances for implementing these commissions.
Truth and reconciliation commissions can facilitate accountability and foster dialogue in transitional phases.
They contribute to peacebuilding by addressing past injustices and enabling societal healing.
The principles outlined can guide the implementation of future commissions.

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Based on her experience as a member of the South African and the Sierra Leonean truth and reconciliation commissions, the author formulates guiding principles and looks at the circumstances in which a truth and reconciliation commission constitutes an appropriate instrument to deal with transitional justice issues. The author also identifies possible contributions that truth and reconciliation commissions can make during a period of transition.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0edccf2eca052da647dae6 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1816383106000543

Dealing with the past and transitional justice: building peace through accountability

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