History
The Role of Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Democratization Processes
Quick fact
In post-apartheid South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission chose amnesty in exchange for full truth, a controversial yet influential model that many thought would undermine justice, but it helped prevent civil war and fostered national healing.
Why this is interesting
What if a country's new government has to face the crimes of the old one—how does it move forward without tearing itself apart?