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The Mechanism joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
Arusha, The Hague, 24 January 2017
The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”) has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition (“DPC”); a non-profit organization that advocates for, and supports, long-term…
The Mechanism launches new and enhanced version of website
Arusha, The Hague, 4 January 2017
The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT”) yesterday launched an updated and improved version of its website, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote greater accessibility and transparency of information.
The Mechanism Completes the Transfer of ICTR Records
Arusha, 13 December 2016
The records from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) have now all been transferred into the custody of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”).
President Meron addresses the UN Security Council and urges the release of Judge Aydin Sefa Akay from detention
Arusha, The Hague, 8 December 2016
The President of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” and “Mechanism”), Judge Theodor Meron, today presented the latest progress report on the work of the MICT to the United Nations Security Council and urged the release of…
Prosecutor Serge Brammertz addresses the United Nations Security Council
Arusha, The Hague, 8 December 2016
Prosecutor Serge Brammertz of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT) and International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) today addressed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
United Nations Secretary-General appoints Mr. Olufemi Elias as Registrar of the Mechanism
Arusha, The Hague, 29 November 2016
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced yesterday the appointment of Mr. Olufemi Elias of Nigeria as the Registrar of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”), effective 1 January 2017.
Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals opens its new premises of the Arusha branch
Arusha, 28 November 2016
The official opening of the new premises of the Arusha Branch of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”) was marked by a ceremony held on Friday, 25 November 2016, in Arusha, presided over by H.E. Samia Suluhu…
Media invited to attend the official opening of the Arusha premises of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals
Arusha, 21 November 2016
Media are invited to attend the official opening ceremony of the new premises of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT”) in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The MICT President, Judge Theodor Meron,…
Prosecutor Serge Brammertz on mission to Sarajevo
The Hague, 14 November 2016
ICTY and MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will be in Sarajevo on 14 and 15 November 2016, as part of preparations for his regular biannual reports to the UN Security Council (UNSC).
The Prosecutor will meet with members of the BiH…
MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz speaks at the meeting on establishing the Great Lakes Judicial Cooperation Network
The Hague, 14 November 2016
MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz was in Nairobi, Kenya on 10 and 11 November, where he was a lead participant in a conference to establish the Great Lakes Judicial Cooperation Network.