gacaca

Noun

Meaning

(uncountable) A system of community justice inspired by Rwandan tradition, used more recently in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.

(countable) A court operating according to this system.

Examples

A traditional local justice system called Gacaca predominated in much of the region as an institution for resolving conflict, rendering justice and reconciliation. Source: Internet

Another Bulletin sent out today contains excerpts from a report from the Alternatives to Violence Project, which is working with judges in Rwanda involved in the local Gacaca process of genocide cases. Source: Internet

Recent reports highlight a number of reprisal killings of survivors for giving evidence at Gacaca. citation These Gacaca trials are overseen by the government established National Unity and Reconciliation Commission. Source: Internet

Gacaca is expected to conclude in December 2008. Source: Internet

Gacaca takes place once a week in the morning in every village across Rwanda, and is compulsory. Source: Internet

Instead, John paid off the fines Marie’s father incurred from Gacaca, a system of community-based courts used to punish genocide perpetrators, for penalties he received for the looting and killing he committed during the genocide. Source: Internet

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