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Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an official body established to investigate, document, and address human rights abuses that occurred during a specific period of conflict or under a particular regime. Its goal is to uncover the truth about past injustices, promote healing and reconciliation among affected communities, and recommend ways to avoid such issues in the future.

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