The role of post-conflict justice and reconciliation in achieving transitional justice in south Sudan:
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Date
2011-06
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Kampala International University, School of Law
Abstract
Emerging out of the same dynamics of war and violence that led to the
recognition of international human rights, post-conflict or transitional justice is
one of the most important developments in the efforts to advance peace as well
realize human rights and dignity in the twentieth century. As more and more
countries undergo the trauma of civil war or revolutions against repressive
regimes, together with the international community they must confront the
problems of transforming these situations of violent conflict into healthy,
functional democratic states. The guiding principle behind post-conflict or
transitional justice is that complying with the demands of justice is a necessary
prerequisite to peace and stability.
Often, there is a question on the way forward in a community that has been a
victim of an armed conflict crisis. This therefore calls for appropriate approaches
to be used in bringing the situation to almost the way it was before the armed
conflict arose.
Of the many approaches available to a society that has been affected by an
armed conflict, this research puts truth, justice and reconciliation on the spotlight
and more specifically on the role it plays in ensuring achievement of transitional
justice leading to normalcy in the society.
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A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the award of a Bachelor of laws Degree, Kampala International University
Keywords
Post-conflict justice, Reconciliation, Transitional justice, South Sudan