Sriram, Chandra Lekha, 1971-

Confronting past human rights violations : justice vs. peace in t imes of transition / Chandra Lekha Sriram. - 1st ed. - New York : Frank Cass, 2004. - xii, 229 p. ; 24 cm. - The Cass series on peacekeeping, 14 1367-9880 ; .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What makes accountability possible? -- Global experiences in transit ional justice -- El Salvador "negotiated revolution" and the truth comm ission -- Argentina : struggle for accountability -- Honduras : justice in semi-transition -- South Africa : the exchange of truth for justice -- Sri Lanka : justice in the midst of war -- Conclusion : compromises of transition.

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2004-002936


Truth commissions-- Case studies.
Human rights-- Case studies.
Crimes against humanity-- Case studies.
War crimes-- Case studies.
Government liability-- Case studies.
Restorative justice
Amnesty-- Case studies.

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