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Mechanism welcomes Judges’ Assistants from the Tanzanian Judiciary

Arusha, 21 March 2017

MICT officials with representatives of Tanzanian Judiciary at Arusha branch
MICT officials with representatives of Tanzanian Judiciary at Arusha branch

The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”) received a delegation of Judges’ Assistants from the Judiciary of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Mechanism’s Arusha Branch premises on Friday, 17 March 2017. The…

 

Mechanism notifies United Nations Security Council of Turkey’s non-compliance

Arusha, The Hague, 16 March 2017

President Meron

The President of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism or MICT), Judge Theodor Meron, on Thursday, 9 March 2017 notified the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of the failure of the Republic of Turkey to comply with…

 

Prosecutor Serge Brammertz on mission to Zagreb

The Hague, 13 March 2017

ICTY and MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz
ICTY and MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz

ICTY and MICT Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will visit Zagreb on 13 and 14 March 2017, as part of preparations for his regular biyearly report to the UN Security Council (UNSC).

 

‘I am Change’: The Mechanism marks International Women’s Day

Arusha, 8 March 2017

Mechanism staff at Arusha branch with school students as part of the Mentoring Programme for Arusha Girls
Mechanism staff at Arusha branch with school students as part of the Mentoring Programme for Arusha Girls

The Arusha branch of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”) today marked International Women’s Day with the theme “I Am Change”, reflecting the global theme for International Women’s Day, “Be Bold for Change…

 

Registrar Elias concludes official mission to East and West Africa

Arusha, 7 March 2017

Registrar Elias (centre) at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali
Registrar Elias (centre) at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali

The Registrar of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism” or “MICT”) Olufemi Elias on Thursday, 2 March 2017, concluded an official mission to East and West Africa. As part of his visit, Mr. Elias met with officials from…

 

President Meron meets delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea

The Hague, 6 March 2017

President Meron with the Chairperson of the NHRCK, Sung-ho Lee
President Meron with the Chairperson of the NHRCK, Sung-ho Lee

The President of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”), Judge Theodor Meron, on Friday met with a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea (“NHRCK”), including the…

 

Mechanism welcomes senior judicial delegation of the East African Court of Justice

Arusha, 2 March 2017

Left to right: EACJ’s Hounourable Justices Aaron Ringera and Geoffrey W.M. Kiryabwire, and EACJ’s President, Honourable Justice Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja
Left to right: EACJ’s Hounourable Justices Aaron Ringera and Geoffrey W.M. Kiryabwire, and EACJ’s President, Honourable Justice Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja

The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT” or “Mechanism”) yesterday received a senior judicial delegation from the East African Court of Justice (“EACJ”) at the Mechanism’s Arusha Branch. Representatives of the Mechanism’s…

 

The Mechanism orders Turkey to release Judge Aydin Sefa Akay

Arusha, The Hague, 31 January 2017

Order

The United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals today ordered the Government of the Republic of Turkey to cease all legal proceedings against Judge Aydin Sefa Akay and to take all necessary measures to ensure his release from…

 

The Mechanism joins the Digital Preservation Coalition

Arusha, The Hague, 24 January 2017

DPC logo

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

New website

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.