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Peace vs. Human Rights? Implications for a Peace Settlement with the Taliban

Location: U.S. Institute of Peace Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Event Date: April 1, 2010
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Contact:
Muska Assad
massad@usip.org

Over the past few months, as highlighted by a conference on Afghanistan held in London on January 28, 2010, signs have emerged of a concerted and comprehensive effort to engage elements of the insurgency in negotiations, reconciliation and reintegration. In early May, the Afghan government will host a Peace Jirga to build support for their plans to negotiate with insurgent leaders.

Since the fall of the Taliban, many principles of justice and equality have been enshrined into Afghanistan´s basic legal framework, even if they have often not been implemented. What are the implications of a peace deal with a movement previously known for oppressing women, ethnic and religious minorities? Will protection of rights be weakened on paper or in practice? Will a proposed blanket amnesty attempt to exclude prosecution of war crimes?How will these issues play out in a national (and international) discussion about the parameters of a peace deal and will all perspectives be sufficiently represented in the process?

Please join us for a lively discussion of these and other questions.

Speakers

Location

U.S. Institute of Peace Headquarters
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C.

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