koltra

Hey, South African here. We didn't punish (or even really put on trial) either the architects of apartheid or even the worst of those who carried out their orders, and though the injustice still makes me (and others) angry sometimes, I think we perhaps did the right thing in prioritizing the future stability and peace in which to build a more fair society over immediate justice in those cases.

Remember that producing a free, just, democratic Egypt is more important than punishing a few assholes, and there might be times where the two desires conflict.

On the other hand you probably have a much better chance than South Africa of properly punishing those who deserve it without alienating enough people to cause serious problems, so good luck! Just remember what's important.

Yes, exactly. Reconciliation rather than justice for past wrongs. Result: better chance of justice in the future.