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In this compelling discussion, leading voices in global justice reflect on Sierra Leone’s long and difficult journey from conflict to reconciliation — and the lessons it offers to the world.

From 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone endured one of the most brutal civil wars in modern history. After years of violence, child recruitment, and systemic abuses, the country faced the daunting task of rebuilding trust and delivering justice. This video explores how Sierra Leone combined truth-telling and accountability through its Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) — including the historic conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor.

▶️ Learn how truth, justice, and reconciliation interacted in Sierra Leone’s post-war recovery.
▶️ Discover what worked, what failed, and what remains unfinished in the nation’s transitional justice process.
▶️ Hear from leading experts who shaped and studied these mechanisms — including David M. Crane, Binta Mansaray, and Volodymyr Hryshko.

🗣 Key questions we address:
– Did amnesty help end the war — or undermine justice?
– How did weak institutions and social inequalities fuel the conflict?
– What role did truth-telling, memory, and storytelling play in healing communities?
– What can Ukraine and other nations in conflict learn from Sierra Leone’s experience?

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🕊 Join the conversation on how truth, justice, and reconciliation can transform divided societies and shape a more accountable world.