[Source: SIBC News, 27 October 2010] - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Eastern Regional Public Hearing has commenced in Makira-Ulawa Provincial capital, Kirakira, with awareness talks on the work of the Commission.
The one day awareness program today was to inform the people of the purpose of the public hearing, its aims and objectives, and its process to pave way for the two days public hearing which will start tomorrow.
The Eastern region covers victims of the recent ethnic tension from Makira and Temotu provinces.
In his brief awareness statement TRC’s Chairman Father Sam Ata revealed his view on the process of the TRC.
Father Sam Ata said that for the country to develop, national healing is important.
He said that while the process of reconciliation is yet to be achieved, work on opening up ethnic wounds and mending them through public and closed hearing is progressing well.
However, he said that their work is behind schedule due to financial constraints.
Father Ata said the government has not yet responded to a request to extend its work for another 12 months.
Commissioners also present at Kirakira to oversee testimonies from the victims are Deputy Chair Sophia Macha from Peru, Joni Madraiwiwi from Fiji and Caroline Laure.
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