Justice in Africa

Author:
Roger Williamson
Publisher:
Wilton Park
Publication Date:
1 September 2001
Tags:
Conflict, Peace and Security, Africa, Legal and Judicial Affairs

How can protection of human rights, addressing war crimes and post-conflict reconstruction best be achieved in Africa? What lessons should be drawn from recent experience such as the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda? How can domestic courts be strengthened to try war crimes? How can the demands of justice and reconciliation be combined?

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