A survey conducted in Borno on transitional justice for victims of insurgency said most Boko Haram victims are demanding for reparation and apology.
The survey on Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Priorities for Implementation of Transitional Justice in North-East, was undertaken by Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, funded by UK Aid.
Lawan Gana, a consultant, who presented the report of the survey on Tuesday in Maiduguri, said that the victims asked that compensation be given to those who lost their source of livelihood.
They also requested for “true healing and reconciliation”, in line with transitional justice, he said.
According to Mr Gana, these include apology, provision of economic empowerment programmes for victims, and access to healthcare and education for their children.
He said the survey involved 446 victims from four LGAs of Maiduguri Metropolitan, Dikwa, Gwoza and Bama.
Mr Gana pointed out that the victims also wanted the…
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