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History teachers from Serbia trained in use of ICTY and Mechanism archives
The Hague, 27 Oct 2020
On 24 October 2020, the Mechanism Information Programme for Affected Communities (MIP) held an online workshop for 30 high school history teachers from Serbia.
This was the eighth in a series of MIP workshops and...
Read moreMechanism Statement on operations during COVID-19
Arusha, The Hague, 26 Oct 2020
Since the confirmation of the COVID-19 pandemic and its Statement on operations during COVID-19 of 19 March 2020, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (‘Mechanism’) has continued to closely...
Read moreFélicien Kabuga in the Mechanism’s custody
The Hague, 26 Oct 2020
Félicien Kabuga was transferred today from France to the custody of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) in The Hague, after having been at large for more than 22 years. His initial...
Read moreMechanism Principals’ Joint Statement: 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
Arusha, The Hague, 24 Oct 2020
As Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), we are proud to join the international community in marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations (UN), and...
Read morePresident Agius launches second cycle of Mechanism’s Inter-University Video Lecture Programme
The Hague, 22 Oct 2020
Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), today launched the second cycle of the Mechanism’s Inter-University Video Lecture Programme (Programme) by delivering a...
Read morePresident Agius Presents Eighth Annual Report to UN General Assembly
Arusha, The Hague, 21 Oct 2020
President Carmel Agius today presented the eighth Annual Report of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) to the United Nations General Assembly.
Start of trial in the Turinabo et al. contempt case: Practical information and case background
Arusha, 21 Oct 2020
The trial in the contempt case of Prosecutor v. Maximilien Turinabo et al. (MICT-18-116-T) before the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) will commence on Thursday, 22 October 2020 at...
Read moreConclusion of witness testimony in the Stanišić and Simatović case
The Hague, 8 Oct 2020
Today, at the Hague branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), a Trial Chamber composed of Judge Burton Hall (Presiding) of the Bahamas, Judge Joseph Masanche of Tanzania, and Judge Seon...
Read moreThe Mechanism Registrar meets with the President of the East African Court of Justice and the Arusha Regional Commissioner
Arusha, 24 Sep 2020
Arusha, 24 September 2020 - In the spirit of promoting greater collaboration and partnerships between the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) and other judicial...
Read moreProsecutor on Mission to Kigali
Arusha, 3 Sep 2020
Mechanism Prosecutor Serge Brammertz visited Kigali from 25 August to 3 September 2020. This was the Prosecutor’s first visit to Kigali since the arrest of Félicien Kabuga on 16 May 2020.