Legal Accountability
Tracking legal proceedings, accountability mechanisms, and justice efforts
Active Legal Proceedings
Preliminary examination into alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the genocide.
Key Developments:
- March 15, 2025: ICC Prosecutor announces opening of preliminary examination
- March 30, 2025: Request for information sent to relevant governments
- April 5, 2025: First evidence submission by NGOs
Independent international commission established to investigate violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law.
Key Developments:
- February 28, 2025: Commission established by UN Human Rights Council resolution
- March 20, 2025: Commissioners appointed and mandate defined
- April 2, 2025: First field mission to collect testimonies
Criminal complaint filed under universal jurisdiction principles against high-ranking officials for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Key Developments:
- March 25, 2025: Criminal complaint filed by victims' representatives
- April 4, 2025: Court requests additional evidence before proceeding
Comprehensive guide explaining the legal framework for genocide prosecution under international law.
Step-by-step protocol for collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence that meets international court standards.
Analysis of mechanisms for victim participation in international criminal proceedings and best practices.
Guide to filing cases under universal jurisdiction in national courts when international mechanisms are unavailable.
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Documentation Training
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