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Colombia's Restorative Justice Initiative
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Former military personnel in Colombia, led by General Henry Torres, engage in an alternative sentencing program through tree planting to address crimes from the armed conflict under the 2016 peace agreement with FARC guerrillas. The initiative seeks restorative justice, with the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) supervising efforts like 'Seeds of Life' for reparation and trust rebuilding.
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How could the success of this initiative impact transitional justice practices globally?
How does the tree-planting program symbolize reconciliation efforts in Colombia?
What challenges might arise in implementing restorative justice for crimes committed during the armed conflict?
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