What did the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission investigate?

The Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established to investigate the causes and events of the period of ethnic violence known as the Tensions (1998–2003).12

In addition to examining the origins and occurrences of this conflict, the commission was tasked with helping the nation heal from the trauma of the civil disorder. The commission began its work in 2009, conducted hearings throughout 2010 and 2011, and submitted its final report in February 2012.12

It is a fundamental principle of justice and democratic accountability that the findings of such commissions be made transparent to the public. However, the report was not officially released to the public or presented to Parliament by the government at the time, leading to the controversial unofficial release of the document by one of its editors in 2013.12