This book presents the findings of a major comparative study of the role played by traditional justice mechanisms in dealing with the legacy of violent conflict in Africa. The five case studies – Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda – provide options for future policy development in the related areas of post-conflict reconstruction, democracy building and development.
The book cautions against unrealistic expectations of traditional structures and offers a sober, evidence-based assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of traditional conflict management mechanisms in the broader framework of post-conflict social reconstruction efforts. This publication is also available in English.
Editors: Luc Huyse, Mark Salter Contributors: Luc Huyse, Bert Ingelaere, Victor Igreja, Beatrice Dias-Lambranca, James Ojera Latigo, Joe A.D. Alie, Assumpta Naniwe-Kaburahe
