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Truth Commissions Versus Prosecutions: An African Perspective
Mark Kende Drake University Law School January 13, 2010 SECURITY, RECONSTRUCTION, AND RECONCILIATION, Muna Ndulo, ed., University College London Press, 2007 Abstract: This short paper is one chapter in a book that addresses the difficulties rebuilding the political, legal, and other structures in societies ravaged by conflict. In particular, this paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of African nations using prosecutions or restorative approaches to address past wrongs. The paper focuses on South Africa Rwanda and Sierra Leone. The paper concludes that while each country's situation differs dramatically, reconciliatory approaches may be preferable. It also argues that any prosecutions should be based on deterrence, and not retribution.
Keywords: Africa, reconciliation, prosecution Working Paper SeriesDate posted: January 22, 2010 ; Last revised: March 01, 2010Suggested CitationContact Information
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