ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the role that the media plays in transitional justice settings where countries embark on a mission to redress past histories of atrocity. These accountability mechanisms will be reported on by the same media outlets that operated during times of repression and violent conflict. The author argues for a proactive discussion of how the media fits into transitional justice projects, and contends that those who design transitional policy may need to ask whether the media should be expected to promote the transitional justice agenda as well as censor divisive and potentially misleading statements from those opposing the transitional justice process.
