Publications
Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
Economic, Social and Administrative Reconstruction of Somalia
Starting in October 1992 the U.S. Institute of Peace orgnized a series of meetings to address the crisis in Somalia. The meetings included several former Somali ambassadors, a retired general of the Somali army, several professors, a physician, leaders of NGOs, and other professionals.
Commission of Inquiry: Rwanda 93
Commission of Inquiry: International Commission of Investigation on Human Rights Violations in Rwanda Since October 1, 1990 Duration: 1993 Charter: No formal charter Commissioners: 10 Report: Public report
Special Prosecutor's Office: Ethiopia
Commission of Inquiry: The Special Prosecution Process by the Office of the Special Prosecutor Duration: 1993 – 2007(?) Charter: Proclamation No. 22/1992 Commissioners: more than 400 staff at peak Report: [Public report on first year of activities]
Relief, Reconciliation, and Reconstruction in Somalia: Views of Prominent Somalis
The purpose of the meeting was to see if this diverse gathering of Somali professionals could develop consensusre commendations about how to promote more effective relief efforts in Somalia and how to advance toward political reconciliation and reconstruction Given their divergent perspectives, the group was able to achieve an impressive degree of consensus on key points. The purpose of this report is to summarize these points of consensus.
Truth Commission: Chad
Truth Commission: The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories Duration: 1991 - 1992 Charter: Decree No. 014 /P.CE/CJ/90 Commissioners: 12 Report: Public report
Truth Commission: Uganda 86
Truth Commission: Commission of Inquiry into Violations of Human Rights Duration: 1986 – 1994 Charter: The Commissions of Inquiry Act Legal Notice No. 5 Commissioners: 6 Report: Public report
Commission of Inquiry: Zimbabwe
Commission of Inquiry: Zimbabwe Commission of Inquiry into the Matabeleland Disturbances Duration: 1983 – 1984 Charter: No charter available Commissioners: 4 Report: No official report; unofficial NGO report
Truth Commission: Uganda 74
Truth Commission: Commission of Inquiry into the Disappearances of People in Uganda since 25 January, 1971 Duration: 1974 Charter: Commission of Inquiry Act 1914 Commissioners: 4 Report: Not made public