How Tunisia is addressing its authoritarian past — and why it matters
Last month, Tunisians finally got to see a five-volume report detailing past abuse and naming people responsible or complicit in the authoritarian system — including the country’s president.
The report, prepared by the Truth and Dignity Commission, was the result of more than four years of work and aims to address the country’s authoritarian past. It delivers important insights in an ongoing justice process — and also shows the challenges Tunisia faces as it tries to move forward.
What is the report about?
The report fulfills several functions: It gives an overview of the Tunisian transitional justice process and explains the work of the truth commission.… Seguir leyendo »