Download a copy of Politorbis 50: Dealing with the Past on the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs website

Massive human rights violations, crimes against humanity, massacres and in some cases genocide are committed in conflict situations. Dealing with the past and the fight against impunity contribute to peace promotion and restoration of the rule of law. Switzerland believes that dealing with the past is an essential instrument for the promotion of human security and lasting peace. This issue of Politorbis illustrates the Swiss conceptual approach in this domain and presents expert analysis of different aspects of this inter-disciplinary topic in post-conflict situations

Source: Switzerland, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs website