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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.

The Seychelles Truth Commission hears about the 1977 coup
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The Seychelles Truth Commission hears about the 1977 coup

On November 5, former president of the Seychelles islands James Michel testified about the coup d’état in which he was involved on June 5, 1977. His testimony took place before the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission. The Commission has three years to shed light on the years under the one-party system.
By Patsy Athanase
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