Long wait for the truth

Victims of human rights violations, fed up with empty promises, are demanding tangible results.

It is the right of the victims of human rights violations to learn the truth about the abuses. And it is the state’s obligation to investigate and bring to light the truth of such violations, as well as guarantee effective remedies and reparations to the victims and their families. Society equally has the right to know about the crimes. This right, however, is not limited to revealing the truth of the violations and individual healing. Societal reconciliation, prevention of future atrocities, restoration of dignity, accountability and the promotion of the culture of human rights are equally vital.