Transitional justice blind spots
When justice is muzzled in the face of serious crimes
In different parts of the world, situations of great violence sometimes look like a dead end for those seeking justice. These are the “blind spots” of transitional justice, where the geopolitical context blocks any real initiative to seek truth, reparation or retribution. They appear slowly or brutally on the world map. They are mainly linked to wars or to solidly authoritarian regimes. Some of these impasses are temporary; others are very long-lasting. In the absence of credible, official justice initiatives, it escapes the scope of Justice Info’s coverage. Yet it would be inexplicable to ignore them completely. This section offers insights into these blind spots.
Mafias, gangs, cartels: mass violence that escapes transitional justice
Almost 40% of homicides worldwide are linked to organised crime. According to the 2023 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), between 2015 and 2021, organised crime caused around 700,000 deaths, a number comparable to the victims of armed conflicts. Here is a map of the countries most affected by violence […]
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