clause for singling out the Arroyo administration. In his ponencia in Biraogo vs. Truth Commission, Justice Jose C. Mendoza blatantly tagged Aquino's Truth Commission "as a vehicle for vindictiveness and selective retribution." Rwanda International non-governmental organizations created an International Commission of Investigation on Human Rights Violations in Rwanda since October 1, 1990 that reported in 1993; it did not advance afterwards due to the Rwandan genocide of 1994. A new National Unity and Reconciliation Commission formed in 1999 to promote reconciliation after the genocide. Seychelles Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission is to investigate complaints of alleged human rights violations committed in relation to the 1977 Coup. Sierra Leone After the end of the Sierra Leone civil war in 1999, the country created a Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission which reported that both sides had targeted civilians, including children, and called for improvements in democratic institutions and accountability. Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission. On April 29, 2009, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission was launched by the Government of the Solomon Islands. Its aim would be to "address people’s traumatic experiences during the five year ethnic conflict on Guadalcanal (1999–2004)". It is modelled on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa. Its public hearings commenced in March 2010. South Africa After the transition from apartheid, President Nelson Mandela authorized a truth commission under the leadership of former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu to study the effects of apartheid in that country. The commission was simply called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. South Korea The Presidential Truth Commission on Suspicious Deaths in the Republic of Korea reported in 2004. A second Truth and Reconciliation Commission opened in 2005. There has also been a local truth commission for Jeju island. Sri Lanka Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission. After an 18-month inquiry, the commission submitted its report to the President on 15 November 2011. The report was made public on 16 December 2011, after being tabled in the parliament. Sweden In 2020, Sweden initiated an independent truth commission to research past abuse of the Sámi by the Swedish state. Taiwan Transitional Justice Commission (促進轉型正義委員會) is an independent government agency responsible for the investigation of injustices committed by the government between 15 August 1945 and 6 November 1992, including the February 28 Incident as well as White Terror. Timor-Leste (East Timor) Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation in East Timor (Comissão de Acolhimento,