AFTER OPPRESION

The decline of authoritarianism in Latin America and Eastern Europe marked the end of a dark chapter in the history of these societi es. In both regions, transition to democracy was accompanied by distinct efforts to come to terms with the traumatic experiences of the past and to demand accountability from the oppressors. The impact of these efforts rippled far beyond national boundaries, expan ding the frontiers of international justice, and yielding indelible lessons and inspiration.