International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

• Former Rwanda Official Surrenders to Tribunal

• Rwandan Genocide Perpetrators Start Community Service Elements of their Sentences

• International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Set to Try Up to 70 by 2008

• Rwandan Genocide Suspects Facing Prosecution by ICTR

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) was created in November of 1994, after serious violations of humanitarian and international law were committed in that country.  During six weeks in mid-1994, nearly one million people died during an orchestrated campaign of genocide that began after the President of the country was assassinated.

The United Nations established the ICTR to prosecute criminals for violations that occurred between January 1 1994 and December 31, 1994. In addition to prosecuting leaders of the genocide, the ICTR has the ability to investigate and prosecute Rwandan citizens responsible for genocide and other violations committed in neighboring States.

With up to one million deaths stemming from the genocide, the incident is still regarded as an international threat to peace and security. Apprehending and bringing to justice those involved is a step forward in the future stability of the region.

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Last updated November 8, 2005