Transitional Justice Lessons for Syria

Question:

Which particular lessons can be drawn from transitional justice in the Arab world and might be useful for the conflict in Syria? What is the impact of the sectarian nature of a conflict for transitional justice? What are the opportunities and limitations of an international actor and donor, such as the EU in transitional justice? Which elements of transitional justice pose a concrete risk to the post-conflict stabilization process and how can this be avoided?

Summary:

Literature on transitional justice (TJ) experiences in the Arab world is limited, but there is some emerging analysis.

This report found the literature highlights factors common in the region that have implications for TJ processes.