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Making good use of amnesties in peace processes

According to the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, amnesty is - in theory - prohibited for perpetrators of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. In practice, explains transitional justice expert Pierre Hazan, the reality is much more nuanced. Amnesty is and will remain an often necessary component of peace agreements.
By Pierre Hazan
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