TRC empowered to summon witnesses

The new Truth and Reconciliation Commission has the authority to summon individuals to provide evidence as it uncovers past events. Commission Chair Dr. Marcus Brand describes it as “a commission with teeth,” emphasizing its legal power to ensure accountability. However, he says they will use this authority sparingly; and will encourage people to come forward […]

TRC ensures no re-traumatization

fbcnews.com.fj - 01/Feb 00:25

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission members will ensure no one is re-traumatized during their consultations. Chair, Dr. Marcus Brand, says all...

TRC operations to start in 14 days

fbcnews.com.fj - 30/Jan 04:34

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will begin operations within 14 days of the appointments. Commission Chair Dr. Marcus Brand says a 3-month...

Coup leaders may face accountability

fbcnews.com.fj - 31/Jan 19:55

As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission prepares to begin its work, speculation is mounting over whether key figures involved in the...

Fiji’s TRC commissioners take office

fbcnews.com.fj - 30/Jan 03:06

The five newly sworn-in commissioners of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. They took Oaths of...

Rabuka to come clean about 1987 coups to Fiji's Truth and Reconciliation Commission

rnz.co.nz - 30/Jan 22:45

The Fijian PM says he will disclose names of those behind the political upheavals he orchestrated almost four decades ago to the newly appointed Truth...

JUSTICE DELAYED: Families of apartheid-era victims take Ramaphosa, ministers to court over ‘suppressed’ TRC cases

daily maverick - 23/Jan 10:21

The battle to end impunity and suppression of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases is gathering momentum with court action led by the son of the...

Kyrgyzstan: Repressive New Religion Law In Force – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 02/Feb 00:40

By Felix Corley and Mushfig Bayram On 21 January, President Sadyr Japarov signed into law two new laws which continue to restrict freedom of...

Rabuka to reveal coup conspirators as Fiji’s Truth Commission begins work

theaustraliatoday.com.au - 31/Jan 23:32

The Fijian government has confirmed the appointment of five commissioners to oversee the truth and reconciliation process, aiming to bring closure and...

Azam Baki: MACC to summon celebrities linked to Op Sky

nst.com.my - 02/Feb 15:27

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon several celebrities for questioning over their alleged links to a financial...

Bristol may become first English council to collect black bins every four weeks

theguardian.com - 27/Jan 11:45

Green-led authority consulting on changes it says could save £2m and encourage recycling – critics fear it will increase fly-tipping

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