Special Report
Publications
Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
Higher Education and the Future of Iraq
Iraqis have traditionally valued intellectual achievement, but the legacy of Baathist rule and the current tide of instability have crippled universities. The future, however, could see institutions play a leading role in securing long-term peace.
Commission of Inquiry: Algeria
Commission of Inquiry: Ad Hoc Inquiry Commission in Charge of the Question of Disappearances Duration: 2003 - 2005 Charter: Presidential decree 03-299 Commissioners: 6 Report: No public report
Truth Commission: Argentina
Truth Commission: National Commission on the Disappeared Duration: 1983 - 1984 Charter: Decree No. 187/83 Commissioners: 13 Report: Public report
Commission of Inquiry: Brazil
Commission of Inquiry: Brazil: No More Duration: 1979 - 1982 Charter: No formal charter Commissioners: Approximately 35 Report: Unofficial report
Commission of Inquiry: Burundi
Commission of Inquiry: International Commission of Inquiry for Burundi Duration: 1995 - 1996 Charter: UN Security Council Resolution S/RES/1012 Commissioners: 5 Report: Public report
Truth Commission: Chad
Truth Commission: The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories Duration: 1991 - 1992 Charter: Decree No. 014 /P.CE/CJ/90 Commissioners: 12 Report: Public report
Truth Commission: Chile 90
Truth Commission: National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation Duration: 1990 - 1991 Charter: Supreme Decree No. 355 Commissioners: 8 Report: Public report
Commission of Inquiry: Chile 03
Commission of Inquiry: National Commission on Political Imprisonment and Torture Duration: 2003 - 2005 Charter: Supreme Decree No. 1040 Commissioners: 8 Report: Public reports
Truth Commission: Ecuador 96
Truth Commission: Truth and Justice Commission Duration: 1996 - 1997 Charter: Ministerial Accord No. 012 Commissioners: 7 Report: No report issued
Preventing Conflict through Participatory Urban Planning in the Niger Delta: CMAP
In Port Harcourt, Nigeria's oil capital and third-largest city, up to 480,000 people living in the waterfront areas of the city face the threat of demolition from the Rivers State government. One third of the city, and 79% of Nigeria's urban population, lives in what the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) defines as “slum conditions.” Mass demolitions, even the threat of mass demolition, poses the possibility of sparking widespread conflict in a country that provides almo...