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Reflections of the Mechanism Principals and the President of the ADC-ICT on 30 years since the establishment of the ICTY
The Hague, 25 May 2023
On the occasion of the Thirtieth Anniversary of the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the President, Prosecutor and Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (…
ICTR Fugitive Fulgence Kayishema arrested
Arusha, The Hague, 25 May 2023
Yesterday afternoon, Fulgence Kayishema – one of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives – was arrested in Paarl, South Africa in a joint operation by the IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) Fugitive Tracking Team and South…
Appeal Judgement in Prosecutor v. Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović scheduled for 31 May 2023: Accreditation procedure now open
The Hague, 16 May 2023
The accreditation procedure is now open for those wishing to attend the pronouncement of the Appeal Judgement in the case of Prosecutor v. Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 11:30 CEST in the Courtroom of…
Mechanism Information Programme launches Guide for History Teachers
The Hague, 12 May 2023
Today, the Mechanism Information Programme for Affected Communities (MIP) was pleased to launch its latest informational product, entitled: Guide for History Teachers: How to Use Archival Material of the ICTY and Mechanism in Teaching the…
Registrar Abubacarr M. Tambadou concludes official visit to Rwanda
Arusha, 4 May 2023
The Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT or Mechanism), Abubacarr M. Tambadou, today concluded an official mission to the Republic of Rwanda from 2 to 4 May 2023.
Mechanism Prosecutor Brammertz on mission to the Republic of Croatia
The Hague, 23 April 2023
Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Serge Brammertz is visiting Republic of Croatia from 24 to 25 April 2023, as part of preparations for his regular biannual report to the UN Security…
Mechanism Prosecutor Brammertz on mission to Serbia
The Hague, 20 April 2023
Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Serge Brammertz is visiting Republic of Serbia from 20 to 21 April 2023, as part of preparations for his regular biannual report to the UN Security…
President Gatti Santana participates in Commemoration Ceremony marking the Thirtieth Anniversary of crimes in Ahmići
The Hague , 17 April 2023
Yesterday, the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, participated in an official Commemoration Ceremony marking the Thirtieth Anniversary of crimes committed in Ahmići…
Mechanism Honours the Life and Legacy of Benjamin B. Ferencz
Arusha, The Hague, 11 April 2023
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Benjamin “Ben” Ferencz, a pioneer in the field of international criminal justice.
President Gatti Santana concludes official visit to Rwanda on the occasion of Kwibuka29
Kigali, 7 April 2023
The President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, today concluded her official visit to the Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda). The visit took place on the occasion of the Twenty-…