International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, International court in Arusha, Tanzania
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is a United Nations court in Arusha, Tanzania, established to address crimes committed during the 1994 events in Rwanda. The tribunal conducted trials for individuals accused of serious offenses during that period.
The UN Security Council established the tribunal on November 8, 1994, through Resolution 955 in response to crimes that took place in Rwanda. The court completed its work in 2015 and transferred remaining functions to a successor mechanism.
The tribunal combines international law practices with local judicial elements to address crimes against humanity, genocide, and violations of humanitarian regulations.
Court records and legal documents remain accessible through official archives for researchers and legal professionals. Most materials are available digitally, allowing access to judgments and proceedings.
The courtroom was designed with glass partitions to protect survivors and witnesses during testimony. This arrangement allowed secure testimonies in cases involving deep trauma.
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