28 September 2015. The symbolic seizure of Kunduz by the Taliban in Northern Afghanistan surprised many observers; after weeks of fighting and the tragic loss of civilian lives, the Taliban withdrew. For sure, these events were a strong reminder that the...
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28 September 2015. The symbolic seizure of Kunduz by the Taliban in Northern Afghanistan surprised many observers; after weeks of fighting and the tragic loss of civilian lives, the Taliban withdrew. For sure, these events were a strong reminder that the Afghan conflict has no ended with the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, far from it. A situation that explains to a great extent why the Afghan people are now extenuated and yearn for security and peace. But what is needed for this to happen? Proponents of transitional justice – or justice in countries in transition to “peace” or “democracy” – argue that there can be no peace without justice. The problem is that transitional justice is off the agenda in Afghanistan. This report, which includes some theory and a comprehensive literature review on transitional justice in Afghanistan, aims to present an overview of challenges and opportunities, which Afghan people and the international may take into account or make use of, in order to r
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