221. Customary Practice and Restorative Justice in Libya: A Hybrid Approach
- Author:
- Najla Elmangoush
- Publication Date:
- 05-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- Four years after the fall of Muammar Gadhafi, Libya has become even more violent. Explosions, assassinations, kidnappings, and fighting between militias are commonplace. The central government is extremely fragile. This report highlights some of the opportunities and obstacles in a transitional setting. Its goal is to spark debate among scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors about the role of customary law and the potential of restorative justice in a transitional setting.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Political Violence, and Civil Society
- Political Geography:
- Libya