THE LESSONS & LEGACY of the RWANDA TRIBUNAL

[IWS] ICTR (Rwanda): INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE: LESSONS FROM THE PAST, REFLECTIONS ON THE FUTURE [11 November 2009]

2009-11-11T09:13:00.001-05:00

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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
www.ictr.org

NOTE: The IWS Documented News Service is committed to helping the Rwanda Tribunal garner more attention world-wide. The lessons and legacy of ground-breaking legal matters related to the unspeakable events in Rwanda should not be forgotten. Humans, whether from rich or poor countries, must remain vigilant in curbing the motivations that lead individuals and groups to violent hatred and barbaric acts against a class of people. Consequently, items about this tribunal, which will end shortly after 2010, will appear from time to time on this news service.

Press Release
ICTR/INFO-9-2-621.EN
Kigali, 11 November 2009
International Criminal Justice: Lessons from the Past, Reflections on the Future
http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/PRESSREL/2009/621.htm

The Fifth Colloquium of Prosecutors of the ICTR, ICTY, SCSL, ECCC, ICC entitled "International Criminal Justice: Lessons from the Past, Reflections on the Future", organized by ICTR Prosecutor, was opened today in Kigali by the Honorable Prime Minister of Rwanda, Mr. Bernard Makuza in the presence of Prosecutor General of Rwanda, Mr. Martin Ngoga, Steven Rapp, US Ambassador-at-large for War Crimes Issues, senior staff of the various Tribunals, former senior officials of the Tribunals, NGOs, Representatives of Diplomatic Missions in Rwanda, Government Officials and Representatives of the Judicial Sector.

In his opening remarks, Justice Jallow who is hosting the colloquium, highlighted the importance of this year's theme. He said that the theme has been deliberately chosen, for today the administration of international criminal justice stands at an important crossroads which requires us to seek to draw on the lessons of the past and to indeed reflect on the future directions of this system.

He added that one of the most remarkable developments in modern times has been the speed with which international criminal justice has developed and the efficacy with which it has operated.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Rwandan Prime Minister, His Excellency Bernard Makuza thanked the ICTR for organizing the Colloquium saying that it was a unique opportunity to share experience on matters concerning the promotion of International Justice. He pointed out that the country has been undergoing all the necessary judicial reforms in order to speed up the process of justice, unity and reconciliation in the country.

During the three-day Colloquium ending 13 November 2009, the participants will hold discussions on matters related to the application of International Criminal Justice, winding down and Legacy of the Ad hoc tribunals. The participants will also visit the Genocide memorial sites in Kigali and Murambi.

The previous colloquia were hosted by the Special Court of Sierra Leone in 2005, the ICTY and the ICC in The Hague in 2006 and the ECCC in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2007. The first Colloquium was hosted by the ICTR in 2004.

The Colloquium builds on progress made at the National Prosecutors' Forum held in November 2008 in Arusha, Tanzania that dealt with the challenges of cooperation in the fight against impunity after closure of the tribunals. Both Colloquia were supported by the McArthur Foundation.

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[IWS] (Video) HUMAN RIGHTS: ROLE OF COURTS (RWANDA EXAMPLE) [6 October 2009]

2009-11-09T09:42:00.001-05:00

[IWS] ICTR (RWANDA): HANDBOOK for JOURNALISTS

2009-07-27T14:28:00.001-04:00

IWS Documented News Service
_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)

NOTE: The IWS Documented News Service is committed to helping the Rwanda Tribunal garner more attention world-wide. The lessons and legacy of ground-breaking legal matters related to the unspeakable events in Rwanda should not be forgotten. Humans, whether from rich or poor countries, must remain vigilant in curbing the motivations that lead individuals and groups to violent hatred and barbaric acts against a class of people. Consequently, items about this tribunal, which will end shortly after 2010, will appear from time to time on this news service.

HANDBOOK for JOURNALISTS [concerning the Rwanda Tribunal)
http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/handbook/index.htm

[excerpt]

The Achievements of the ICTR

Since its establishment in Arusha (Headquarters) and Kigali in 1995, the ICTR has:

   * Secured the arrest of over 70 individuals accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Among those arrested were the former Prime Minister and several other members of the interim Government of Rwanda during the genocide as well as senior military leaders and high ranking government officials;
   * Completed trials of several of those arrested, including that of the former Prime Minister, Jean Kambanda. This was the first time that a Head of Government had been convicted for genocide;
   * Laid down legal principals in international criminal justice, which will serve as precedents for other International Criminal Tribunals and for courts all over the world;
   * Established a complex international institution based in Arusha and Kigali. The institution includes four modern, fully equipped Courtrooms and the first ever Detention Facility to be set up and run by a United Nations body;
   * Obtained the co-operation of the international community in the arrest of suspects, the travel of witnesses to Arusha, the detention of convicted persons and, in general, support for its aims and activities.
   * Pioneered advocacy for victim oriented restitutive justice in International Criminal law - a concept which has been included in the statute of the International Criminal Court.

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[IWS] RWANDA GENOCIDE TRIBUNAL: PAPERS PRESENTED at ROUNDTABLE on COOPERATION BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNALS & NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITIES, 26 to 28 November 2008, Arusha, Tanzania

2009-07-17T15:31:00.005-04:00

* The Completion Strategy of the ICTR: A Status Report by Justice Hassan B Jallow, Prosecutor, UNICTR

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/status-report-of-the-completion-strategy.pdf

[full-text, 9 pages]

Presenters: Justice Hassan B. Jallow, ICTR; Mr. Serge Brammertz, ICTY; Â Â Mr. Stephen Rapp, Prosecutor SCSL

NGO Panel:

The Role of NGOs and Civil Society in the Fight against Impunity

* In the Interests of Justice? Prospects and Challenges for International Justice in Africa by Mr. Dismas Nkunda, IRRI

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/challenges-for-international-Justice-in-Africa.pdf

[full-text, 7 pages]

* International Justice and the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region by Mr. Dismas Nkunda, IRRI

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/International-Justice-and-the-pact.pdf

[full-text, 15 pages]

Presenters: Ms. Cecile Aptel, ICTJ; Ms. Aisling Reidy, HRW; Mr. Gabriel Oostheizen, ICLS; Mr. Dismas Nkunda, IRRI; Mr. Jurgen Schurr, FIDH/Redress

NPA Panel 1:

Issues in International Cooperation (Mutual Legal Assistance) â€" Focus on International and Regional Mechanisms

* Status and Future of State Cooperation with the ICTR by Richard Karegyesa

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Future-of-State-Cooperation.pdf

[full-text, 12 pages]

* Presentation by Interpol by Mr. StefanoÂ Carvelli
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/intl/73/
[full-text, 4 pages]

Presenters:Â Mr. Richard Karegyesa, OTP-ICTR; Mr. David Fraser, Commonwealth Secretariat; Mr. StefanoÂ Carvelli, Interpol

NPA Panel 2:

The Challenges of National Prosecutions for International Crimes

* The Challenges of National Prosecutions for International Crimes--Canada by Joseph Rikhof

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Challenges-of-National-Prosecutions-for-International-Crimes.pdf

[full-text, 6 pages]

Presenters: Mr. Philippe Meire, Belgium; Mr. Joseph Rikhof, Canada; Mr. John Lucas, Netherlands

NPA Panel 3:

The Challenges of Extradition for International Crimes

* The Challenges of Extradition for International Crimes by Paul Hardy, UK

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/extradition-international-crimes.pdf

[full-text, 27 pages]

Presenters: Mr. Paul Hardy, UK; Dr. Christian Johnson, Germany; Mr. Martin Ngoga, Prosecutor General, Rwanda

NPA Panel 4:

Challenges of Cooperation in Africa

* Presentation from Kenya by Keriako Tobiko

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Keriako-Tobiko.pdf

[full-text, 9 pages]

* Presentation from Burundi by Pascal Barandagiye

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/challenges-of-cooperation-in-Africa_E.pdf

[full-text, 6 pages]

Presenters: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda; DRC; South Africa; Burundi

NPA Panel 5:

Access to ICTR Resources

* Access to OTP Evidentiary Sources - A Practical Guide - Ms. Ayo Fadugba C/IESS

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Access-to-EvidentiarySources.pdf

[link not working -- contact author]

* Access to the ICTR Judicial Public Records database (TRIM) - A Practical Guide - Mr. Jean-Pele Fomete C/CMS

* Access to OTP materials post-closure - Mr. Richard Karegyesa, Ag. C/Prosecutions

Sexual Violence: Challenges in the investigation and prosecution of Sexual Offenders

* The investigation and presentation of evidence relating to sexual violence by Linda Bianchi

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/sexual-violence.pdf

[full-text, 10 pages]

* Way Forward Strategies by Renifa Madenga

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Discussion-Points.pdf

[full-text, 6 pages]

* Challenges in the relocation of acquitted persons, released prisoners and protected witnesses by Roland Amoussouga

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/challenges-in-relocation-of-acquitted-persons.pdf

[full-text, 12 pages]

* OTP Best Practice Manual by Maria Warren

http://www.ictr.org/ENGLISH/international_cooperation/papers_presented/Best-Practices-Manual-Sexual-Violence.pdf

[full-text, 17 pages]

Presentation of Final Report
Chair: Justice Hassan B. Jallow, Prosecutor of ICTR

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This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.

2009-07-13T13:38:00.005-04:00

SELECTED ARTICLES of INTEREST

Legacy of Rwanda's genocide: more assertive international justice
Out of 800,000 deaths emerged a new system of justice and more peacekeepers. But will either prove effective or enduring?
By Scott Baldauf | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the April 7, 2009 edition
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0407/p06s11-woaf.html

A genocide survivor races the clock to get to the U.S.
Lost in migration: Neema John survived genocide and rape, but can she beat the red tape to be reunited with her family in Atlanta?
By Mary Wiltenburg | Correspondent / June 8, 2009 edition
http://littlebillclinton.csmonitor.com/littlebillclinton/2009/06/08/a-genocide-survivor-races-the-clock-to-get-to-the-us/

RWANDA:The enduring legacy of the genocide and war
http://www.peacewomen.org/resources/Rwanda/enduring.pdf

Rwanda: A Historical Chronology
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/rwanda/etc/cron.html

The Crime of Genocide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/rwanda/reports/dsetexhe.html
by Alain Destaxhe
An analysis of the singular nature of genocide: how it is separate from all other crimes and why only three war crimes in the 20th century fit this definition