History
Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Post-Authoritarian Regimes
Quick fact
South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, heard testimony from over 21,000 victims in exchange for amnesty—prioritizing public truth over punishment.
Why this is interesting
After a dictator falls, can a country heal without putting the past on trial? Or must it lock that chapter away to move forward? Transitional justice asks exactly this impossible question.