In this episode, we dive into a topic with deep historical and political weight — the Law on Amnesty and its impact on transitional justice processes in North Macedonia. We explore how amnesty has been used in the past, what it aims to achieve, and whether it truly contributes to social reconciliation — or simply covers up injustices.
Is amnesty a step toward justice — or a detour away from it?
A conversation that challenges official narratives and sheds light on the role of the state, victims, and justice in a society striving to heal past wounds without forgetting them.
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THE TESTIMONIES OF THE VICTIMS ARE AN IMPORTANT BASE FOR BUILDING BRIDGES AFTER 2001
In this episode of Transitional justice we open the topic of memorization and commemoration after the armed conflict. We invited Naum Trajanovski – a PhD from the University in Poland and a sociology researcher who was previously researching these topics. We talked about the importance of the memorization and commemoration after the conflict in Macedonia in 2001.
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The role of the two religions in bringing peace on the Balkans
New episode of the podcast Transitional justice
In this episode we discuss the role of the religions in the post conflict period on the Balkans. How did the religions contribute to making peace and are we living in a harmonized society today? On these topics, Evi Shkopi is talking with the teologist and sociologist Musa Musai about the Islamic point of view, and Kristina Atovska is talking with the Professor and Priest Milan Gjorgjevic about the Orthodox point of view.
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Knowledge in different cultures and languages is the key stone in the peace building process
Interview with the polyglot Elvi Sidheri
In this episode of transitional justice we speak about the influence of the culture and its role on the process of reconciliation. What is the advantage of knowing different cultures or different languages? On these topics we talk with the polyglot Elvi Sidheri who speaks 15 different languages. Born in Tirana, currently lives in Prishtina and speaks every Balkan language. He has written several books and translated many big writers. These are his views on the topic and his personal story.
