A Holistic Approach to Transitional Justice for Afghanistan

Abstract

This chapter will examine the transition from war to a form of peace that embraces justice for all participants in the long running civil war in Afghanistan. The chapter examines the initiatives for peace and justice established by the Afghan government and incorporates a review of the relevant literature on this approach to transitional justice. Finally, the chapter will examine the author's concept about the potential for the truth and recondition commission combined with amnesty as a pathway to a successful transitional justice framework.