Enacting Justice: The Role of Dah Theatre Company in Transitional Justice Processes in Serbia and Beyond

Simić, Olivera; Milošević, Dijana

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“…Challenging stereotypes: Listening to personal stories can challenge stereotypes. Narratives of moral exemplars and learning about members of the 'enemy' group who opposed what was occurring in their name, such as through Dah theatre and the Reconciliations exhibit, can also counter stereotypes and perceptions of collective guilt (Kerr, 2020;Simić & Milošević, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The wall installation in Kosovo with the names of missing persons also had empty chairs in front to signify that families still await recognition of the fate of their loved ones (Kurze, 2016). One of Dah theatre's plays presented testimonies from Bosnian and other women that emphasised the need to know the truth about missing loved ones and to keep their memories alive (Simić & Milošević, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…moral exemplar initiatives) or have directly opposed them (e.g. Dah theatre productions) (Moll, 2020;Simić & Milošević, 2014). The Thinking of you project was unique in receiving political support from the president of Kosovo (Krasniqi et al, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research finds that it strengthened participants' levels of trust in other ethnic groups, attitudes toward inter-ethnic collaboration and reconciliation, and resolve to work towards durable peace (Fairey and Kerr, 2020).▪ Most Mira, a Prijedor based theatre company, uses humour to discuss contentious topics and portray unifying aspects of life and identity. Research finds that it fostered a strong sense of solidarity in the group and provided valued space for open dialogue (Milatovic-Ovadia, 2016).▪ Daha Serbian theatre company, has produced performances that engage with responsibility to the past and accountability (Simić & Milošević, 2014). Research finds that they have contributed to reconciliation by fostering dialogue and sharing of stories, as a source of recognition to victims, and as commemoration spaces (Simić & Milošević, 2014).…”

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“…Research finds that it fostered a strong sense of solidarity in the group and provided valued space for open dialogue (Milatovic-Ovadia, 2016).▪ Daha Serbian theatre company, has produced performances that engage with responsibility to the past and accountability (Simić & Milošević, 2014). Research finds that they have contributed to reconciliation by fostering dialogue and sharing of stories, as a source of recognition to victims, and as commemoration spaces (Simić & Milošević, 2014).…”

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Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans: Approaches, Impacts and Challenges

Haider¹

2021

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Countries in the Western Balkans have engaged in various transitional justice and reconciliation initiatives to address the legacy of the wars of the 1990s and the deep political and societal divisions that persist. There is growing consensus among scholars and practitioners that in order to foster meaningful change, transitional justice must extend beyond trials (the dominant international mechanism in the region) and be more firmly anchored in affected communities with alternative sites, safe spaces, and modes of engagement. This rapid literature review presents a sample of initiatives, spanning a range of sectors and fields – truth-telling, art and culture, memorialisation, dialogue and education – that have achieved a level of success in contributing to processes of reconciliation, most frequently at the community level. It draws primarily from recent studies, published in the past five years. Much of the literature available centres on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with some examples also drawn from Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

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Section: Common and Emerging Approaches Across Mechanismsmentioning

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Section: Common and Emerging Approaches Across Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%