Editor, Gacaca courts have closed and, of course, the debate about these courts won’t go away, either as a concept or practice. Like Joseph Rwagatare argued, there are several reasons why Gacaca will remain with us. It has given us a big lesson.
Editor, Gacaca courts have closed and, of course, the debate about these courts won’t go away, either as a concept or practice. Like Joseph Rwagatare argued, there are several reasons why Gacaca will remain with us. It has given us a big lesson. Like what the President said at the closing ceremony on Monday this week – that the Gacaca process, its way of resolving conflict, will live on because it is part of Rwandan heritage, and because in practice the Rwandan people have come to believe in it. It’s true that the Inyangamugayo who acted as judges have earned so much respect that their communities will keep calling upon them for advice on numerous issues in the future.ALUTA CONTINUA!!Madison KabandaCanada Editor, Allow me to respond to a letter that appeared in The NewTimes, May 19, titled "Gacaca report tells truth on ground.” This letter followed a report released by a London-based think tank regarding the performance of Gacaca Courts. I have the same view that Gacaca justice system delivered on its mission and was the right solution to settle cases related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Is it a big lesson for only African states? I believe Gacaca is the right model for many international crises too.
Joe