Media in Post-Conflict Transitions: Balancing Protection Against Violence and Freedom of Expression

A.C. Buyse

doi:10.4324/9781315769592-13

Media in Post-Conflict Transitions: Balancing Protection Against Violence and Freedom of Expression

A.C. Buyse

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Abstract

Media are a crucial battleground in post-conflict reconstruction. On the one hand media may ignite tensions and induce renewed violence by spreading dangerous expressions. On the other hand free and diverse media underpin a society that tries to shift from authoritarianism to democracy. From a human rights perspective, the freedom of expression is pitted against the right to life, related to the protection of people against violence. This chapter investigates how these tensions work out in practice by focusing on two case studies: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Law and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Policy
Editors	Matthew Saul, James A. Sweeney
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Routledge
Pages	211-228
Number of pages	18
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315769592
ISBN (Print)	9781138780118
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315769592-13
Publication status	Published - 26 May 2015

Keywords

Media
freedom of expression
violence
conflict escalation
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo

UN SDGs

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