Truth Commissions

In search of the causes of violence, listening to the victims

Truth commissions in the field of transitional justice are pillars in the quest for truth in societies that have decided to confront dark periods of their history, whether after a conflict, a dictatorship, or specific crimes committed, for example, against an indigenous population. Justice Info covers truth commissions when they play a significant role in addressing the most serious crimes of the past.

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Current Burundi Context “Not Conducive to Truth Commission”, says ex-President

Burundi’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, launched in March by President Pierre Nkurunziza, is seeking 34 million dollars to fund its activities. But former President and Senator for life Sylvestre Ntibantunganya says the priority right now is not to fund a Commission whose mandate and composition are controversial. In an interview with JusticeInfo, he says the […]

By Ephrem Rugiririza, JusticeInfo.Net