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In the aftermath of intense struggles, especially violent ones, there is a need to reverse the negative relationship dynamics involving factionalised identity groups who have to live in close proximity to each other (Lederach, 1997, pp. 13–15). Hearts and minds are ravaged by war and violence, and their healing is as critical a need as the reconstruction of burnt out towns or villages. True peacebuilding must include strategies to assist antagonists to get beyond their past violence and estrangement. In this context, the main focus of reconciliation is to create new perceptions and explore new shared experiences, thereby changing key relationship dynamics in the conflict system.
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Lerche, C., Jeong, HW. (2002). Reconciliation: Contexts and Consequences. In: Jeong, HW. (eds) Approaches to Peacebuilding. Global Issues Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403920034_5
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