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Transitional Justice in Tunisia: Tension Between the Need for Accountability and Due Process Rights

Pursuing justice in a transitional context may take the form of multiple measures and goes beyond the pursuit of criminal prosecutions. Tunisia’s Basic Law on Transitional Law, adopted in December 2013, is a case in point. Despite its flaws, the the law introduced a fairly c...

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Howard Varney and Katarzyna Zduńczyk

Briefing Paper

Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National Reconciliation or Reconsolidation of Post-Communist Trauma?

Ukraine's Maidan Revolution in 2014 ushered in a wave of decommunization efforts, ostensibly in order to ensure respect for human rights and to prevent a recurrence of the crimes of Communist and Nazi regimes. However, the laws were largely a product of contentious politics of memory: they further a particular understanding of past events that will likely continue to fuel division and distrust among Ukrainians, and between Ukraine and Russia.

10/17/16
In Focus

Transitional Justice Will Help Syria, But Not As a Quick Fix

Recent proposals on using transitional justice as a means of stabilizing Syria in the aftermath of the eventual fall of the Assad regime— including by providing incentives for loyalists to give up a possible ‘fight to the death’ in Damascus — are a significant development in the debate on Syria. As Syrian groups and international actors gathered as “Friends of Syria” consider these proposals, it is of paramount importance to be clear about what is meant by transitional justice.

01/18/13
In Focus

Transitions April 2009: Transitional Justice News From Around the World

Th e Tip of the Iceberg. An interview with Lisa Magarrell, director of ICTJ’s Reparations Program and U.S. Accountability Project.

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Transitions April 2010: Transitional Justice News From Around the World

Kenya’s Struggle toward Accountability and Justice. An interview with Njonjo Mue, head of ICTJ’s Nairobi office, and Comfort Ero, deputy director of ICTJ’s Africa Program.

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ICTJ

Transitions April 2011: An Inspiring Time

Transitions focuses on ICTJ's 10th anniversary. David Tolbert, ICTJ President, reflects on the organization's successes and changes over the decade.

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ICTJ

Transitions February 2009: Transitional Justice News From Around the World

History As It Happened. An interview with Ruben Carranza, senior associate in ICTJ’s Reparations Program.

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ICTJ

Transitions February 2010: Transitional Justice News From Around the World

Looking Back to Move Forward. An interview with Daniela Gavshon, Head of ICTJ's Honiara office, about the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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ICTJ

Transitions February 2011: Coming to Believe in Change

Transitions focuses on unrest in Middle East and North Africa.. Hanny Megally, ICTJ Vice President for Programs, talks about demonstrations and upheaval in Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and elsewhere.

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ICTJ

Newsletter

Transitions January 2009: Transitional Justice News From Around the World

Lessons to Be Learned. An interview with Howard Varney, director of ICTJ’s Truth-Seeking Program.

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