Reconciliation in South Africa: Addressing Apartheid Era Human Rights Violations

Abstract

If the promotion of human rights as well as the establishment of democratic institutions an( governments continue to be important U.S. goals, the Truth and Reconciliation process in South Africa deserves support, scrutiny, and continuous evaluation. Successful discussions between the United States and South Africa are indirectly tied to the success of the reconciliation process. Stability and growth could stimulate foreign investment and open markets in South Africa. The aim of the Truth and Reconciliation process was to develop a culture that places a high value on human rights to prevent recurrences of the injustices and suffering of the past. To succeed, social healing will require significant sacrifices and perseverance by former oppressors, perpetrators, and victims alike.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA394529

Entities

People

  • Michael Everett

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Africa
  • Air Force
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Prejudice
  • Rehabilitation
  • Security
  • Societies
  • South Africa
  • Students
  • United States
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

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  • Economics
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.