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ICTY acquits 2 former Serbian commanders of crimes against humanity
May 31, 2013 by Endia Vereen
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) acquitted two former Serbian secret police officials Thursday for their involvement in war crimes during the Bosnian Civil War. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused,.... [more]
ICTY convicts 6 Bosnian Croat leaders of crimes against humanity
May 29, 2013 by Endia Vereen
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) convicted six Bosnian Croat political and military leaders Wednesday for persecuting, expelling and murdering Muslims during the Bosnian Civil War. The sentences, ranging from 10 to 25 years, were handed down by a three-judge.... [more]
ICTY marks 20th anniversary
May 26, 2013 by Benjamin Minegar
The UN Security Council on Friday commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). On May 25, 1993, the UN passed Resolution 827, which established the ICTY as an "ad hoc measure" for the prosecution of "persons.... [more]
Former Bosnian Serb policemen sentenced to 22 years in prison for war crimes
March 28, 2013 by Addison Morris
Judges for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on Wednesday sentenced two former Bosnian Serb police officers each to 22 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war that spanned from 1992-95. Former interior minister, Mico Stanisic,.... [more]
ICTY overturns ex-Yugoslav army chief's war crimes conviction
February 28, 2013 by Keith Herting
The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on Thursday overturned the convictions of ex-Yugoslav army chief Momcilo Perisic for crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war. The appeals chamber found that the court's trial.... [more]
UN extends terms of ICTY judges
December 18, 2012 by Jaclyn Belczyk
The UN Security Council on Monday approved a resolution extending the terms of 21 judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The resolution passed with 14 votes in favor, none opposed and one abstention by the Russian Federation. The terms have been extended.... [more]
Bosnian Serb sentenced to life for Srebrenica massacre
December 12, 2012 by Jaclyn Belczyk
Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on Wednesday convicted former Bosnian Serb army commander Zdravko Tolimir of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, sentencing him to life in prison. Tolimir, who served under Ratko Mladic during.... [more]
UN war crimes tribunals still face challenges: reports
December 6, 2012 by Brandon Gatto
Officials from the International Criminal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Wednesday told the UN Security Council that they are making progress in completing their work, but continue to face a number of challenges requiring additional.... [more]
ICTY upholds life sentence of Bosnian Serb commander
December 4, 2012 by Addison Morris
The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on Tuesday upheld the life sentence Milan Lukic, a Bosnian Serb commander who was sentenced to life in prison for crimes that include burning more than 100 people alive during the 1992 Bosnian War. Lukic was arrested in August.... [more]
Kosovo demands investigation into former UN prosecutor
December 3, 2012 by Alison Sacriponte
Kosovo authorities called Sunday for an investigation into the work of former UN chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte for her role in bringing war crimes charges against former Kosovo prime minister and Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Ramush Haradinaj. Del Ponte, a Swiss lawyer, worked at the.... [more]
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