Reimagining Sustainable Peace in Tigray: A Transitional Justice Perspective
Reimagining Sustainable Peace in Tigray: A Transitional Justice Perspective Author: Markus Penda Mulandula Angula Published on 5 June 2023 According to Andrews, P. (2015), ‘transitional justice mechanisms are non-judicial bodies set up by governments after armed conflict or internal political violence. These mechanisms usually reflect the compromise reached between warring parties during negotiations to end […]
TERMINANDO CON LA IMPUNIDAD Y BUSCANDO LA RECONCILIACIÓN EN LA REPÚBLICA CENTROAFRICANA: EL ROL DE LA JUSTICIA TRANSICIONAL
La República Centroafricana (RCA) ha estado sufriendo conflictos de larga duración y ahora debe establecer el estado de derecho a través de la Justicia Transicional. La Justicia Transicional sirve para la recuperación de países devastados por conflictos. Las Naciones Unidas describen la Justicia Transicional como “la gama completa de procesos y mecanismos asociados con el intento de una sociedad de aceptar un legado de abusos del pasado a gran escala” (Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, 2014) e incluye mecanismos judiciales y no judiciales, como ser el enjuiciamiento de los autores a través del sistema de justicia nacional, internacional o híbrido, y la Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación. Entonces, ¿qué tipo de esfuerzos se han realizado para establecer la Justicia Transicional en la República Centroafricana? ¿Qué sistema funciona bien en el contexto de los complejos conflictos de la RCA?
Transitional Justice in Burundi: Expectations and Concerns
Vital Nshimirimana discusses the transitional justice process as planned by the government of Burundi for 2012. He argues that issues including ongoing insecurity, human rights abuses, lack of dialogue and trust among social partners, as well as lack of rule of law will undermine the process.
Mediators Beyond Borders: Pathways to Peace and Reconciliation
In this timely article, Kenneth Cloke reflects on the potential of mediation to inspire conflict transformation and social development in times of interpersonal as well as international crisis.
Technical aspects of mediation are also discussed, as Cloke draws from his considerable experience in the field, offering practical and accessible advice for the promotion of cooperation and coexistence in our own lives and beyond all borders.
Inclusive Transitional Justice through Truth Commissions: A Book Review
Title: Getting the Truth out of Truth Commissions: Lessons Learned from Five Case Studies
Author(s): Johannes Langer (editor), Miguel Barreto Henriques, Pedro Valenzuela
Publisher: Editorial Bonaventuriana, 2018