UN tribunal for former Yugoslavia leaves behind culture of accountability, says Guterres

  New York, Dec 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations tribunal dealing with atrocities committed during the Balkans wars of 1990s has been a pioneer in creating the contemporary architecture of international criminal justice, and “gave a voice to victims,” Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.

FEATURE: Curtain falls on UN tribunal’s 24-year history of fighting impunity in former Yugoslavia

New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News):  As the United Nations tribunal dealing with atrocities committed during the Balkans conflicts in the 1990s prepares to close its doors on 31 December, top officials say the court has proven skeptics wrong, citing its achievements and its immense contribution to international criminal justice.

‘Mission accomplished,’ president of UN tribunal for Former Yugoslavia tells Security Council

  New York, Dec 7(Just Earth News): After more than 24 years of operations, the United Nations tribunal set up to prosecute crimes committed during conflicts in the Balkans in the 1990s, has now completed all judicial work, the court’s President told the UN Security Council on Wednesday.  

UN tribunal on Rwandan genocide formally closes – role in fight against impunity

New York, Jan 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations tribunal set up 21 years ago to judge those guilty for the genocide in Rwanda of more than 800,000 people – overwhelmingly Tutsi, and also moderate Hutu, Twa and others – formally closed on Thursday after delivering 45 judgments as part of the Organization’s efforts to stamp out impunity for crimes against humanity.