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The International Center for Transitional Justice fights for acknowledgement, accountability and reform in the aftermath of mass atrocity and repression.

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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏆 We have received the 2026 Intl Prize “Memory for Democracy and Peace”, bestowed by the Center for Common Memory for Democracy and Peace (CCMDP)! As we continue to commemorate the Intl Day of Democracy, the ICTJ expresses its pride and gratitude for this valuable distinction.
We are very proud to announce that ICTJ has received the 2026 Intl Prize bestowed by the Center for Common Memory for Democracy and Peace. The announcement is surrounded by photos of ICTJ's work in the MENA region.A quote of recognition of the award by ICTJ's Executive Director Fernando Travesí-Sanz is accompanied by the same photos, now in black and white, grouped on the top left and the bottom right of the image
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The priorities of victims and Sudanese civilians must be central to peacebuilding efforts in #Sudan. Learn more about the policy roundtable that we convened today along with the gvt of the Netherlands in The Hague to highlight the voices of Sudanese civil society. 👇 tinyurl.com/y7bxt58x
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Sudanese Victims and Civil Society Leaders Set Out Justice Priorities for Durable Peace | International Center for Transitional Justice
As Sudan’s devastating conflict enters its fourth year, the priorities of victims and Sudanese civilians must be central to efforts to end the violence and build sustainable peace. Against this backdr...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
For many years, July 17 has been referred to by some as “International Justice Day”. However, we should not conclude that international justice equates only to the work of the ICC or to criminal proceedings. 🧐 Read our article on the matter: ictj.org/latest-news/... 👀👇
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#WeAreHiring | Our #Uganda office is looking for a Program Associate. Find the application form and all other information below 👇 www.ictj.org/careers/ugan...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#COLOMBIA | Last Sunday, Colombia chose a new president after a profoundly polarized election. Head of ICTJ's Colombia office, Ma. Camila Moreno offers a perspective on the country's deep divisions and on the recurrence of political violence. Read it here: www.elespectador.com/judicial/des...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🗯️“Justice without healing is incomplete.” ICTJ and ACDD convened a high-level policy roundtable to discuss how to best integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in #Ethiopia’s TJ process. Read more about the event here: tinyurl.com/34jv3vhp
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At a High-Level Policy Roundtable, Advocates Push to Include Psychosocial Support in Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Process | International Center for Transitional Justice
Victims, civil society advocates, policymakers, and development partners recently met for a high-level policy roundtable on integrating mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in Ethiopia’s tra...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This #Juneteenth, we remember that freedom delayed is justice denied. To mark this occasion, ICTJ is releasing a new report exploring what a reparative approach can mean for communities seeking justice in the #UnitedStates. 📰 Read the full report here: www.ictj.org/resource-lib...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
✍ In our latest Q&A, @katerynabusol.bsky.social, Head of ICTJ’s Ukraine Program, reveals why a holistic policy is so important for the country and region, how to advance one, and what Ukraine can learn from Colombia and Syria. 📑Read the full interview here: tinyurl.com/4e2av8xr
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Myths and Ways Forward in Ukraine: An Interview with ICTJ’s Kateryna Busol | International Center for Transitional Justice
ICTJ strongly advocates for a holistic transitional justice vision for Ukraine as part of its programmatic activities. Leading this work is the head of ICTJ’s Ukraine program, Kateryna Busol. She is t...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🌍 What is the future of transitional justice in a shifting geopolitical context in Africa, Europe, and beyond? On June 10 and 11, experts, practitioners, and policymakers discuss this at the 6th AU-EU Transitional Justice Seminar, the third held under the #ITJA consortium.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Can #Lebanon move beyond recurring cycles of conflict without accountability? ICTJ’s latest Expert’s Choice explores how decades of impunity by domestic actors, armed groups, and regional parties have contributed to Lebanon’s ongoing crisis. Read more: www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
ICTJ deeply mourns jurist and professor Theo van Boven, an innovator in the field of international law and a fearless defender of victims globally, who sadly passed away on May 9th. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Our full tribute: bit.ly/4ueJfTO
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Available now‼️ ICTJ’s latest report, “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine”, is available for download here: bit.ly/4eKD0Ck Head of ICTJ’s Ukraine Program Kateryna Busol highlights some key takeaways from our report below🔽
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#NewReport | Save the date! On Wed, May 13, ICTJ will launch “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine” at ictj.org. 👀Watch this video of Kateryna Busol, head of ICTJ's Ukraine program, for an overview of this report’s scope:
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Dr Jaroslava Barbieri @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It was a privilege to moderate this @chathamhouse.org event on transitional justice in 🇺🇦, organised in partnership with @theictj.bsky.social Keep an eye on the ICTJ website for their report 'Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine'. Video recording: www.youtube.com/live/ClVO1xk...
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Justice for Ukraine: Supporting survivors of war crimes and building international solidarity
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Human Rights Center @hrcberkeley.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
In November 2025, we partnered with @theictj.bsky.social to train displaced human rights defenders from Sudan on open source investigative methods. With these new skills to document atrocities, their aim is to strengthen capacity for transitional justice processes: news.berkeley.edu/2026/04/29/a...
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As Sudan conflict rages, Berkeley-trained refugees use digital tools to track rights violations - Berkeley News
After training with the International Center for Transitional Justice and the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center, Sudanese refugees are using open-source tools to document abuses at home. Their hope: Pea...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
#InFocus | In a recent ICTJ workshop, 14 Syrian civil society actors trained to lead inclusive, trauma-informed dialogues on justice, truth, and coexistence, to help build trust, navigate difficult conversations, and uplift diverse voices across #Syria. Read more 👉 www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
#Sudan deserves the world’s attention and concrete action to end the violence and realize its people’s aspirations for a peaceful, just, and democratic future. Read "Why Victims Must Lead the Way to Peace in Sudan": tinyurl.com/3wjfdp48
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Human Rights Center @hrcberkeley.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In November 2025, we traveled to Kampala, Uganda with our partners @theictj.bsky.social to train Sudanese journalists & human rights defenders in digital open source investigations. Graduates from Yemen, Tunisia, and Libya joined as trainers, sharing their knowledge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gns...
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How Sudan's Human Rights Defenders Are Investigating Atrocities Using Digital Open Source Methods
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Just hours after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, and at the very moment when many Lebanese began to feel a measure of hope, the Israeli forces carried out more than 100 airstrikes on Beirut and other populated areas in Lebanon. Full statement: bit.ly/4tBY5CU
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The ICTJ is watching with grave concern the war launched by the #USA and #Israel against #Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, and its devastating ripple effects across the wider region. We denounce and demand accountability for all violations committed by all parties. 👉https://bit.ly/4dA4V7f
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We are pleased to invite you to the #CSW70 side event “Advancing a Just Peace: Justice as Its Integral Element and Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding”! 📅Date: Thursday, 12 March 🕐Time: 13:15-14:45 (EST) 📍Location: New York City, USA Register here: bit.ly/40ea8d4
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
4 years ago, #Russia launched its full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, triggering a new wave of grave and systematic human rights violations. At ICTJ, we are working to consolidate an inclusive, coherent national transitional justice policy in Ukraine. 👉https://bit.ly/3MvbfC2
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons comprise 40% of the country’s total population. Yet, these groups have been largely excluded from ongoing TJ discussions. ICTJ released a new report that aims to amplify their expectations and needs 👉https://bit.ly/4rgjtfS
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
#NewArticle! ICTJ Legal Advisor Kateryna Busol draws parallels between Russia's requests for amnesty for the atrocities committed in Ukraine and the Nuremberg trials, emphasizing the risks involved in compromising on the prosecution of Russian perpetrators 👉https://bit.ly/4aQAoAS
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
#Uganda | On 18 Dec 2025, ICTJ joined partners at the Women in Peacebuilding Knowledge Fair & Exhibition hosted by @unwomen.bsky.social in #Kampala to celebrate women’s transformative leadership in #peacebuilding.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
💡When ICTJ allies with victims’ organizations and activists, it opens the door to positive change. How? Discover the latest outcomes from Ethiopia in our new article! bit.ly/48JGEHN
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Story of Change: Victims Achieve a New Memorial Day in Ethiopia’s Somali Region | International Center for Transitional Justice
On July 28, 2025, the Somali Regional State Council passed a resolution designating April 6 as Victims’ Memorial Day, formally recognizing those who experienced violence and human rights violations ac...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Today marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. How has ICTJ been involved in advancing transitional justice in the country this year? Learn more here!
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
#InFocus | For the first time, ICTJ & the Bridges of Truth project are bringing their efforts to advance truth & justice home to inside #Syria, creating spaces for victims, families & communities to share their stories & demands for justice & dignity. Read more 👉 www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
On November 6, 1985, the now defunct M-19 guerrilla group seized Colombia's Palace of Justice, prompting the army to launch an operation to retake it. The ICTJ documentary, “La Toma,” recounts the 27-hour battle for the Palace of Justice. Watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=joI3...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Join our upcoming global transitional justice #webinar! Explore how the balance between truth and accountability was pursued in #SierraLeone’s TJ process, and what lessons can be drawn from it. 🗓 10 Nov | 15:00–17:00 CET Register via the link: bit.ly/43dwVaT
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Justice Rapid Response @jrapidresponse.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
📣 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting during the @gpplatform.ch, in partnership w/the Permanent Missions of Canada & The Gambia & @theictj.bsky.social, a panel discussion on ways to promote a victim-centered approach in The #Gambia's #transitional #justice process.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
On October 6, the ICC found former Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of 27 counts of international crimes committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004. While this verdict is an undeniable turning point, it is difficult for the Sudanese people to celebrate 👉 bit.ly/49AJLDW
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The Conviction of Abd-Al-Rahman and What It Means for Victims Amid Ongoing Atrocities in Sudan  | International Center for Transitional Justice
On October 6, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kushayb) guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Armenia & Azerbaijan recently signed the Joint Declaration on Future Relations. Hailed by some as a “historic peace deal,” it neither is a treaty nor ends the 37-year Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Rather, it is a political framework that requires international support and attention 👉 bit.ly/3KzcVsE
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Justice Rapid Response @jrapidresponse.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The @gpplatform.ch is just around the corner!🕊 Register now for our event on 16 October with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Process. Register here: 👇 👇 www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
In an article first published in El Periódico, journalist Andrea López-Tomàs paints an intimate portrait of the Lebanese women who, against the odds, continue to search for their missing loved ones half a century after the civil war began. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/42X0MEb
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Lebanese Women Battle to Find Their Missing Relatives Half a Century After the Civil War Began | International Center for Transitional Justice
In an article first published in El Periodico, journalist Andrea López-Tomas paints an intimate portrait of the Lebanese women who against the odds continue to search for their missing loved ones half...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
#UNGA80 | Together with the #JusticeActionCoalition, we call all stakeholders to take concrete measures to make justice more inclusive. Read more here: www.sdg16.plus/resources/ac...
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Justice Rapid Response @jrapidresponse.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The @gpplatform.ch just released their programme for the 2025 edition! 🕊️ Register now for our event on 16 Oct that we are hosting with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled: Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia's Transitional Justice Process.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory affirmed that Israeli authorities & security forces have committed and are continuing to commit genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Full report 👉https://bit.ly/4mlBSF5
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
On July 14, ICTJ screened Después del Frío, a documentary it coproduced with María Jimena Duzán. Following the journeys of a victim of a FARC kidnapping, an army colonel, and a community leader, the film asks: To what extent has the 2016 Peace Agreement transformed the lives of ordinary Colombians?
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
The Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa is a 3-year joint project of the African Union and the European Union, implemented by ICTJ, ATJLF, and CSRV. With €5 million in EU funding, it supports AU Member States in turning the African Union TJ Policy into action 👉 bit.ly/45U99Ct
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
#IDVED | At ICTJ, we believe in the transformative power of art as a force for peace and collective healing. Today, we share a curated selection of films, books, and podcasts that explore the topic of #EnforcedDisappearances. Follow the thread! 👇🧵
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Today, Michael Correa, a former member of the "Junglers" death squad, is facing sentencing in the US for torture committed in The Gambia. This decision sends a powerful message that perpetrators of massive human rights violations can and will be held accountable, no matter where they are.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🎙️In 2025, #Colombia commemorates the 20th anniversary of Law 975, which established the country’s 1st TJ process. With this anniversary top on mind, ICTJ created a 4-part #podcast that delves into the peace process with the AUC and considers lessons learned. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3HIUtN9
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🚨In 2024, at least 390 humanitarian workers were killed. In these violent times, we must act to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and defend the universal values that unite us. Let's #ActForHumanity.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
4 years after the Taliban takeover, Afghans continue to endure grave human rights violations. ICTJ stands in solidarity with Afghan human rights defenders and joins their call for accountability, international action, and steadfast support for civil society.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
#Yemen | Join us today for the launch of the Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum with the participation of ICTJ's Nour El Bejjani, head of Yemen & Lebanon programs. 📅 18 August 2025 – 4:00 PM Yemen Time – via Zoom 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/j/8864323338... #TransitionalJustice #Forum
Join us today for the launch of the Transitional Justice Ambassadors Forum with the participation of ICTJ's Nour El Bejjani, head of Yemen & Lebanon programs.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
In July, members of the Syrian National Commissions for TJ and the Missing, victim groups, and int'l experts met in Geneva to discuss peace and justice in Syria and how best to support the nascent institutions in fulfilling their mandates. More here: bit.ly/4ltLugC
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An ICTJ-Led International Dialogue on Syria’s New Justice Commissions Explores Opportunities for Lasting Peace   | International Center for Transitional Justice
ICTJ, in collaboration with the Bridges of Truth project, recently convened the first international dialogue in Geneva in support of Syria’s two new justice commissions. From July 10 to 11, members of...
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
The use of #UniversalJurisdiction (UJ) as a means of achieving justice for victims of international crimes has become increasingly popular. Despite facing serious challenges, it often remains the only means by which victims can pursue justice and address the ‘impunity gap’.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
#COLOMBIA | ICTJ deeply laments the death of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay and sends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. For the sake of future generations, we have an obligation to eradicate violence from politics once and for all.
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ICTJ @theictj.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
In this new article, Agatha Ndonga explores the factors that have eroded Kenya's security, highlighting recommendations for measures that would address the abuse of power by the police and help to restore the rule of law as set out in the 2010 Constitution. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/46S5y93
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In Kenya, Violence Against Protesters Should Serve to Revive Scuttled Police Reforms | International Center for Transitional Justice
The police response to the peaceful anti-government protests in Kenya over the past year has been deadly and brutal. Their actions have rocked the country and reaffirmed the 2013 findings of the Kenya...
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