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African Affairs

ISSN 0001-9909

2 papers in the library · 214 citations · publishing 1988-2010

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Spirits and social reconstruction after mass violence: rethinking transitional justice.

African Affairs 2010 Erin Baines 214 citations

A vibrant debate in the field of transitional justice concerns the relative ability of global, national, and local mechanisms to promote justice after violent conflict. Discussion largely focuses on more formal mechanisms of justice (courts, tribunals, or truth commissions), implying that state institutions and the law are solely responsible for shaping the process of social healing. This...