On the Rocks: Tunisia’s Transitional Justice Process

In the chaos and excitement of a major political transition, political actors, transitional authorities, and civil society often downplay the importance of reconciling with the past and holding perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable. There are so many pressing priorities – drafting new constitutions, setting up transitional institutions, preparing for elections, breathing life into the civil society sector, reestablishing security, and bolstering the economy – that transitional justice can get lost. Yet, when societies do not appropriately address massive violations of human rights, it sets the stage for continued impunity and allows grievances to fester, ultimately undermining stability and democratization.

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