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Addressing the past for a brighter future
Dear friends,
The saying “no peace without justice” (or “no reconciliation without justice”) has become a recurring theme in post-conflict settings. Gone are the times when mass atrocities were swept under the carpet in the name of stability.
Take a look at Spain and Gambia: upon the fall of Franco’s regime, the former has thrown an amnesty blanket on its crimes, denying closure to thousands. But Gambia, having emerged from its own dictatorship in 2016, has chosen a radically different path, using the voice of victims towards lasting reconciliation.
This month’s highlights also illustrate how individuals yearn for justice. What else would push a 90-year-old to go head to head with her government before the United Nations? And what motivates a Burundian victim living underground because he denounced his torturers?
The paradigm is evolving towards greater accountability, and TRIAL International is proud to be a part of the shift. Thank you for making it possible!
The TRIAL International team
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