Last updated: 3 august, 2009 - 15:56 GMT

Kenyan TJ&RC swearing in today

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In Kenya, members of a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission were sworn in today, amidst controversy over their role.

Opinion has been divided over a decision by the cabinet to use the Commission to deal with the post election violence instead of a local tribunal.

The Commission is also expected to handle injustice and human rights abuses perpetrated during Kenyan post independence governments.

Our reporter in Nairobi, Anne Mawathe, has more details.

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