Transitional justice blind spots
When justice is muzzled in the face of serious crimes
In different parts of the world, situations of great violence sometimes look like a dead end for those seeking justice. These are the “blind spots” of transitional justice, where the geopolitical context blocks any real initiative to seek truth, reparation or retribution. They appear slowly or brutally on the world map. They are mainly linked to wars or to solidly authoritarian regimes. Some of these impasses are temporary; others are very long-lasting. In the absence of credible, official justice initiatives, it escapes the scope of Justice Info’s coverage. Yet it would be inexplicable to ignore them completely. This section offers insights into these blind spots.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe is buried, not the past
The state funeral for former president Robert Mugabe took place on September 14 in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city. He will never have to answer the crimes committed under his regime. And despite the creation of a truth commission and the recent lift on open discussion on the massacres, much is left to be done.
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