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Does the Truth Really Set You Free? Examining the Effect of Truth and Reconciliation Commissions on Social and Political Trust

Truth and reconciliation commissions (TRCs), a form of transitional justice, have risen in popularity in post-conflict environments in recent decades as a way to bring closure to victims of past abusive regimes, and pave the way for a new peaceful era.Previous research has examined the effects of truth and reconciliation commissions on human rights abuses and peace duration.Additionally, much of the research on the effects of TRCs examines post-communist environments or case studies.The literature, however, suggests a lack of consensus on how truth and reconciliation commissions affect people'…

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