Justice and journalism during transitions

Bibliographic Data

ID12899035
AuthorsNicole Stremlau (0000-0002-2728-2293, University of Johannesburg, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume82
Issue7
Pages646-663
Publication date2020-01-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Communication Gazette (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1748-0485 • E-ISSN: 1748-0493
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1748048519897518
OpenAlexW3001405958
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited13

Since the collapse of the Somali state in the early 1990s, the country has been one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists. Many have been killed with impunity and the majority of those that have been killed where the perpetrator is known have been connected to political groups, including a range of actors such as government forces, parastatals including the Islamist group, Al-Shabaab and businessmen. The lines between such authorities are often blurred. While the targeting and assassination of journalists is certainly one key aspect of potential transitional justice process, it is not the only one. This article explores the variety of ways that journalists contribute and participate in violence and how transitional justice processes must grapple with these nuances and complexities. Drawing on examples from other countries, including South Africa and the former Yugoslavia, the article reflects on the different ways that media intersects with transitional justice processes in Somalia

Criminology · Economic Justice · Government (linguistics · Impunity · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Somali · State (computer science · Transitional justice · Variety (cybernetics · Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics · Law · Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts · Political Conflict and Governance