Advocating Transitional Justice in Africa : Springer : 9783319704159 : 331970415X : 08 Feb 2018 : This edited volume examines the role of local civil society in shaping understandings and processes of transitional justice in Africa ? a nursery of transitional justice ideas for well over two decades. It brings together practitioners and scholars with intimate knowledge of these processes to evaluate the agendas and strategies of local civil society, and offers an opportunity to reflect on ?lessons learnt' along the way. The contributors focus on the evolution and effectiveness of transitional justice interventions, providing a glimpse into the motivations and inner workings of major civil society actors.  The book presents an African perspective on transitional justice through a compilation of country-specific and thematic analyses of agenda setting and lobbying efforts. It offers insights into state?civil society relations on the continent, which shape these agendas. The chapters pres