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Félicien Kabuga in the Mechanism’s custody
The Hague, 26 October 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 appearance will be held in…
Mechanism Statement on operations during COVID-19
Arusha, The Hague, 26 October 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 follow developments in…
Mechanism Principals’ Joint Statement: 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
Arusha, The Hague, 24 October 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 to celebrate the UN…
President Agius launches second cycle of Mechanism’s Inter-University Video Lecture Programme
The Hague, 22 October 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 lecture on the…
Start of trial in the Turinabo et al. contempt case: Practical information and case background
Arusha, 21 October 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 10 a.m. EAT and 9 a.m…
President Agius Presents Eighth Annual Report to UN General Assembly
Arusha, The Hague, 21 October 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.
The President commenced by congratulating His Excellency Mr. Volkan…
Conclusion of witness testimony in the Stanišić and Simatović case
The Hague, 8 October 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 Ki Park of South…
The Mechanism Registrar meets with the President of the East African Court of Justice and the Arusha Regional Commissioner
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 institutions hosted in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania…
The Mechanism welcomes 30 newly recruited security officials in its Arusha branch
Arusha, 19 September 2020
On Thursday, 7 November 2019, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) organised a graduation ceremony for 30 newly recruited Security Officers. During this official ceremony, the Registrar, Mr. Olufemi Elias…
Prosecutor on Mission to Kigali
Arusha, 3 September 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.