abstract:Transitional justice refers to the "set of judicial and non-judicial measures implemented in order to redress the legacies of massive human rights abuses. These measures include criminal prosecutions, truth commissions, reparations programs, and various kinds of institutional reforms".
Extensive peace-building efforts -- including cross-sectarian dialogue, national reconciliation talks and transitionaljustice structures -- will be essential elements for Syria's long road to peace.
Ethiopia, which has been instrumental in getting the transitional government this far, has always said that it would hunt down and bring to justice the most radical elements of the Islamic Courts Union.