Tsai exonerates White Terror victims

In a significant ceremony in Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen marked a crucial step in addressing historical injustices in Taiwan by exonerating victims of the authoritarian era.

The event honored White Terror victims and paid tribute to the late human rights advocate Tsai Kun-lin, who dedicated his life to justice.

President Tsai Ing-wen underscored the imperative of engaging with the past through the framework of transitional justice. The endeavors of the Ministry of Justice have played a pivotal role in rectifying historical injustices, while the Ministry of the Interior Foundation has facilitated the compensation of victims, marking a crucial step in the pursuit of justice and reconciliation.