Source: (2008) Luc Huyse and Mark Salter, eds, Traditional Justice and Reconciliation after Violent Conflict: Learning from African Experiences. Stockholm: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. PP.181-198.
Section 1 of this chapter pulls together the information as to where on the scale of
judgement traditional justice practices have to be placed. The second section then moves
towards a cautious analysis of their strengths and weaknesses, and the chapter ends with
a list of recommendations for national and international stakeholders.(excerpt)
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