About this episode
Today, we continue our discussion on transitional justice with a focus on truth-seeking, why victims have a right to know the truth and to tell their stories.Our guest is Dr. Baba Jallow, former Executive Secretary of The Gambia’s Truth Commission and Chair of the African Union’s Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice.We examine how truth-seeking works, including the role of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in documenting experiences, investigating evidence, and summoning testimony, and why this process is essential for lasting peace.
