Description
INCORE and TJI hosted a book launch for the publication of “Transitional Justice and the Kurdish Conflict: A Grassroots Approach” (Routledge) by Dr Nisan AliciThis new book examines how transitional justice can contribute to transforming the Kurdish conflict in Turkey by centralising the experience of victims-survivors, activists, other grassroots actors. The event is especially timely, coinciding with an ongoing peace process in Turkey aimed at ending the Kurdish conflict that has lasted for over 40 years.
About this Event
The event was chaired by Professor Rory O'Connell (Ulster University) and opened with a short presentation by the author. This was followed by a discussion featuring guest speakers who offered diverse perspectives:
Professor Bahar Baser (Professor of Politics and International Relations, University of Durham) - on the current peace process in Turkey and how the book contributes to understanding it.
Professor Élise Feron (Professor and Director, INCORE) - on broader insights into peace processes and conflict transformation.
Professor Brandon Hamber (John Hume and Thomas P. O'Neill Chair in Peace, Ulster University) - on transitional justice processes and comparative lessons.
Dr Claire Wright (Lecturer in Politics and International Studies, Ulster University) - on Latin American experiences, points of resonance, and lessons learned.
Abdullah Zeytun (Lawyer and former Chair, Diyarbakir Human Rights Association) on grassroots justice and truth-seeking efforts in Turkey.
| Period | 12 Dec 2025 |
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| Event type | Seminar |
| Location | BelfastShow on map |