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UN tribunal to focus on prosecuting only high-ranking political, military leaders

The United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) today emphasized that it will concentrate its prosecutions on the highest-ranking political and military leaders accused of war crimes.

Rwanda: UN tribunal to hear appeals in two genocide cases

The United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has scheduled hearings in Arusha, Tanzania, to listen to appeals in two genocide cases, the UN court announced today.

UN tribunal for former Yugoslavia orders new measues to protect witnesses

The United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has issued an order to prevent violations of protective measures for witnesses after a Belgrade newspaper disclosed the identity of a confidential informant last month.

UN Rwanda tribunal hears closing arguments in case of alleged ‘angel of death’

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda today heard closing arguments in the genocide case against Laurent Semanza, called by prosecutors an “angel of death.”

UN tribunal finds witness in contempt for refusing to testify at Milosevic war crimes trial

A prosecution witness who refused to testify at the war crimes trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has been found in contempt of court and could face a substantial fine, imprisonment, or both, the United Nations tribunal said today.