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Traditional Justice and Reconciliation after Violent Conflict Learning from African Experiences Published 6 February 2008 This comparative study examines the role of traditional justice mechanisms, in dealing with the legacy of violent conflict in Africa. It focuses on five countries – Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda – as the basis for outlining conclusions and options for future policy development in the areas of post-conflict reconstruction, democracy building and development. The publication cautions against unrealistic expectations of traditional structures and offers an evidence-based assessment of both the strengths and the weaknesses of traditional conflict management mechanisms within the broader framework of post-conflict social reconstruction efforts. » Read more Published: 2008-02-06 Pages: 204 ISBN: 978-91-85724-28-4 Price: US$ 19.95 GBP 10.00 Languages: English » Download digital copy » Order printed copy International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Tel: +46 8 698 37 00, Fax: +46 8 20 24 22 | E-mail: publications@idea.int | Web: www.idea.int International IDEA, Strömsborg, SE-103 34 Stockholm, Sweden © 2008, International IDEA. All rights reserved.