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What does Kritz suggest about the impact of impunity?
What does Kritz suggest about the impact of impunity?
- It discourages further violence
- It leads to immediate peace
- It has no effect on future violence
- It emboldens perpetrators of past atrocities (correct)
What was the outcome of the 1999 Lomé peace accord in Sierra Leone?
What was the outcome of the 1999 Lomé peace accord in Sierra Leone?
- Fighting broke out within two months (correct)
- All members of RUF were granted amnesty
- Permanent peace was achieved
- Immediate disarmament by all parties
How did the Special Court for Sierra Leone contribute to ending violence?
How did the Special Court for Sierra Leone contribute to ending violence?
- By granting blanket amnesties
- By awarding positions in the unity government
- By issuing de facto amnesties
- By prosecuting human rights abusers (correct)
What impact did the South Sudanese government's approach have on the country according to Keppler?
What impact did the South Sudanese government's approach have on the country according to Keppler?
How did the expectation of blanket amnesties affect potential human rights abusers?
How did the expectation of blanket amnesties affect potential human rights abusers?
Why does Kritz challenge the assertion that blanket amnesties bring about peace?
Why does Kritz challenge the assertion that blanket amnesties bring about peace?
What is the success rate of amnesties offered to rebel groups according to quantitative studies?
What is the success rate of amnesties offered to rebel groups according to quantitative studies?
How many states offered an amnesty more than three times between 1974 and 2007?
How many states offered an amnesty more than three times between 1974 and 2007?
What do opponents of blanket amnesties primarily raise concerns about?
What do opponents of blanket amnesties primarily raise concerns about?
Which three countries are mentioned as examples where long-term imposition of blanket amnesties did not result in desired collective amnesia for atrocity crimes?
Which three countries are mentioned as examples where long-term imposition of blanket amnesties did not result in desired collective amnesia for atrocity crimes?
How many states offered an amnesty more than once between 1974 and 2007?
How many states offered an amnesty more than once between 1974 and 2007?
What is the main reason why some consider blanket amnesties to be ineffective in ending violence?
What is the main reason why some consider blanket amnesties to be ineffective in ending violence?
What is one reason opponents of the sequencing theory argue against blanket amnesties?
What is one reason opponents of the sequencing theory argue against blanket amnesties?
In what year did the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice declare blanket amnesties unconstitutional?
In what year did the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice declare blanket amnesties unconstitutional?
What is a key aspect of the utility of a blanket amnesty as highlighted in the text?
What is a key aspect of the utility of a blanket amnesty as highlighted in the text?
Which Latin American states have formally or informally annulled their amnesty laws according to the text?
Which Latin American states have formally or informally annulled their amnesty laws according to the text?
Why have judicial bodies started challenging amnesty laws in recent years?
Why have judicial bodies started challenging amnesty laws in recent years?
What is the main concern raised about the long-term effectiveness of using blanket amnesties as an approach to conflict resolution?
What is the main concern raised about the long-term effectiveness of using blanket amnesties as an approach to conflict resolution?
What is a key idea conveyed in the text regarding conflict resolution?
What is a key idea conveyed in the text regarding conflict resolution?
What issues fall under the definition of atrocity crimes?
What issues fall under the definition of atrocity crimes?
What is a primary argument presented in the text regarding conflict resolution?
What is a primary argument presented in the text regarding conflict resolution?
What is a critique mentioned in the text regarding the pro-justice argument?
What is a critique mentioned in the text regarding the pro-justice argument?
What is a challenge faced by the pro-justice approach according to the text?
What is a challenge faced by the pro-justice approach according to the text?
What is a key assertion made in the text regarding the relationship between justice and peace?
What is a key assertion made in the text regarding the relationship between justice and peace?
What is the essence of the debate between peace and justice?
What is the essence of the debate between peace and justice?
What is the primary argument made by those who advocate for peace taking precedence over justice?
What is the primary argument made by those who advocate for peace taking precedence over justice?
How does the paper argue against the dichotomous debate of peace versus justice?
How does the paper argue against the dichotomous debate of peace versus justice?
What is considered a necessary and fundamental aspect of attaining peace, according to the text?
What is considered a necessary and fundamental aspect of attaining peace, according to the text?
Why do advocates for justice and accountability claim that sustainable peace is not possible without them?
Why do advocates for justice and accountability claim that sustainable peace is not possible without them?
In what sense does the paper suggest that understanding justice transcends retribution?
In what sense does the paper suggest that understanding justice transcends retribution?
What is the primary purpose of reconciliation measures, including reparations, according to Sooka?
What is the primary purpose of reconciliation measures, including reparations, according to Sooka?
Why does Sooka emphasize a victim-centered approach to post-conflict justice?
Why does Sooka emphasize a victim-centered approach to post-conflict justice?
In the context of post-conflict justice, why is a solely retributive approach not recommended?
In the context of post-conflict justice, why is a solely retributive approach not recommended?
What is a key aspect highlighted by Sooka for establishing peace in a sustainable manner?
What is a key aspect highlighted by Sooka for establishing peace in a sustainable manner?
How does acknowledging the pain and suffering of victims contribute to reconciliation?
How does acknowledging the pain and suffering of victims contribute to reconciliation?
What is the main risk associated with pursuing post-conflict justice, according to critics?
What is the main risk associated with pursuing post-conflict justice, according to critics?
What has undermined the Court's neutrality according to the text?
What has undermined the Court's neutrality according to the text?
Which UNSC power highlighted the ICC's status as a political tool?
Which UNSC power highlighted the ICC's status as a political tool?
What allows the UNSC to refer a situation to the ICC regardless of a State's ratification status?
What allows the UNSC to refer a situation to the ICC regardless of a State's ratification status?
What countries are exempt from ICC prosecution due to not being parties to the Rome Statute?
What countries are exempt from ICC prosecution due to not being parties to the Rome Statute?
In which year did Moreno-Ocampo hold a joint press conference with President Museveni?
In which year did Moreno-Ocampo hold a joint press conference with President Museveni?
Why was the ICC strongly criticized in Uganda according to the text?
Why was the ICC strongly criticized in Uganda according to the text?
Why is the ICC facing allegations of political bias and selective justice?
Why is the ICC facing allegations of political bias and selective justice?
What is one of the challenges faced by the ICC in effectively pursuing justice?
What is one of the challenges faced by the ICC in effectively pursuing justice?
Why has political interference been detrimental to the ICC's pursuit of effective justice?
Why has political interference been detrimental to the ICC's pursuit of effective justice?
How does the strict demarcation between political and judicial considerations impact the pursuit of justice?
How does the strict demarcation between political and judicial considerations impact the pursuit of justice?
What impact does political bias have on the legitimacy of the ICC in pursuing justice?
What impact does political bias have on the legitimacy of the ICC in pursuing justice?
How does the belief that justice contributes to peace create challenges for the ICC?
How does the belief that justice contributes to peace create challenges for the ICC?
What is the main concern regarding pushing for justice in cases of atrocity crimes, as discussed in the text?
What is the main concern regarding pushing for justice in cases of atrocity crimes, as discussed in the text?
According to critics, why might pushing for trials undermine attempts to negotiate peace agreements in intractable conflicts?
According to critics, why might pushing for trials undermine attempts to negotiate peace agreements in intractable conflicts?
What strategic factor makes the threat of indictment less effective when applied to those already in power?
What strategic factor makes the threat of indictment less effective when applied to those already in power?
What was the consequence of the ICC's initial indictment of Sudan's al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes?
What was the consequence of the ICC's initial indictment of Sudan's al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes?
Why was the ICC's refusal to withdraw indictments against Joseph Kony and other LRA commanders considered detrimental to peace negotiations in Uganda?
Why was the ICC's refusal to withdraw indictments against Joseph Kony and other LRA commanders considered detrimental to peace negotiations in Uganda?
How did the ICC's actions impact access to basic necessities for over one million people, as mentioned in the text?
How did the ICC's actions impact access to basic necessities for over one million people, as mentioned in the text?
