International criminal justice

An interim report may help the National Dialogue regain credibility, seize early wins and justify its need for additional time.

From Sudan to the DRC and Mozambique, armed groups prey on internally displaced people to instil fear and consolidate power.

The unanimous decision clarifies governments’ obligations and provides a precedent for African human rights-based cases.

Without several amendments to its draft framework, SADC will struggle to help member states address their abusive pasts.

The key lesson is that transitional justice is not an event but an ongoing process that ends only when its goals are met.

The dual peacebuilding processes are equally important – and can run simultaneously through coordination and sequencing.

The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families.

The Special Bench should have jurisdiction over a broader range of disputes – not merely function as a criminal tribunal.

To effectively deliver justice for international crimes, an independent international cooperation unit is essential.

Reparations aim to repair relationships and prevent violence – a forward-looking approach could foster a more just global order.

In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend.

The US can draw insights from Africa and other regions to transform its fragmented efforts into a national transitional justice process.