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Que signifie l’obligation de fournir des réparations lorsque de graves violations des droits de l’homme sont en cause ? Ce rapport explore l'interprétation changeante du droit à réparation dans le droit international et la jurisprudence et la manière dont les tribunaux nationaux ont a...

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Cette étude comparative examine les stratégies utilisées par les acteurs locaux pour aider à opérationnaliser les réparations pour les victimes de violations généralisées des droits de l'homme, tout en soulignant les synergies entre ces efforts et le développement durable. Il s'appuie...

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L’ICTJ existe depuis plus de vingt ans. Au moment de sa création, nombre de ceux qui ont contribué aux transitions en Argentine, au Chili, au Guatemala, en Afrique du Sud et dans l'ex-Yougoslavie ont vu la valeur d'une organisation spécialisée capable de s'appuyer sur diverses expérie...

The cover of a report with the text, "2022-2027, Strategic Plan," with an image of people embracing underneath.

Rendre justice aux victimes de violations des droits humains dans des contextes fragiles tels que la République centrafricaine (RCA) est difficile pour des raisons liées non seulement à la stabilité, à la capacité et à la volonté politique de l'État, mais également aux inégalités soci...

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Parce que les processus de justice transitionnelle sont complexes, politiquement contestés et pas nécessairement linéaires, ils présentent des défis théoriques et pratiques uniques pour mesurer leurs résultats. Ce rapport vise à améliorer les pratiques de suivi et d'évaluation et à so...

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Alors que les défenseurs des droits humains et les représentants des États reconnaissent de plus en plus la nécessité d’impliquer les enfants dans les processus de recherche de la vérité, il y a un besoin croissant d’outils pratiques facilitant la participation des enfants tout en pri...

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Les excuses publiques officielles constituent un élément important de toute politique de justice transitionnelle. En tant que forme symbolique de réparation, les excuses expriment une reconnaissance formelle, solennelle et généralement publique que des violations des droits humains on...

Selon la loi, la Côte d’Ivoire est tenue de fournir des réparations à la fois aux victimes de la crise qui a secoué le pays après les élections présidentielles de 2010 et celles des diff érents épisodes de violence politique et les confl its armés depuis 1990. Le respect de cet engage...

Selon la loi, la Côte d’Ivoire est tenue de fournir des réparations à la fois aux victimes de la crise qui a secoué le pays après les élections présidentielles de 2010 et celles des diff érents épisodes de violence politique et les confl its armés depuis 1990. Le respect de cet engage...

Le Centre International pour la Justice Transitionnelle (ICTJ) vient de publier un nouveau guide pour les néophytes, les journalistes et les activistes, qui les conduit à travers le dédale de la « complémentarité », un principe fondamental de la Cour Pénale Internationale. Ce guide ex...

Ce rapport offre une compréhension de la situation actuelle et dresser un état des lieux des poursuites engagées et jugements intervenus dans le traitement judiciaire de la crise postélectorale en Côte d’Ivoire. Il identifie les obstacles juridiques et politiques aux poursuites nation...

Le rapport ci-joint, rédigé par l’ICTJ et la Fondation Kofi Annan, explore les postulats courants sur les raisons qui ont conduit à la création des commissions de vérité dans le sillage des conflits armés, et les facteurs les plus probables qui ont mené à leur succès – ou leur échec. ...

This briefing paper summarizes the findings of an ICTJ report (by the same name) on the judicial response to international crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It makes substantive recommendations to justice stakeholders in the DRC on how to advance prosecutions of internat...

This report analyzes the response of Congolese judicial authorities to international crimes committed in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2009 to 2014, with a particular focus on the war-torn East (North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri). It finds that the number ...

This briefing paper analyzes and reflects on the development of the ICC prosecutor’s strategy and application of procedural rules, since operations began at the International Criminal Court more than a decade ago. The mixed results of the court’s first cases, which arise from the situ...

This briefing paper provides an overview of the proceedings against Thomas Lubanga before the International Criminal Court since the start of the prosecutor’s investigation in 2004 until the 2012 decisions of Trial Chamber I concerning the verdict, the sentence, and reparations. It id...

This paper provides a description of the brief proceedings against Callixte Mbarushimana and Sylvestre Mudacumura before the International Criminal Court.

This briefing paper provides an overview of the proceedings against Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo before the International Criminal Court. The conviction and sentence against Katanga signifies first final judgment of the ICC.

This booklet presents information on how and when sexual violence committed in time of conflict becomes an international crime. Employing a simple question-and-answer format and illustrations, it is designed for those working in the field to assist survivors of sexual violence in the ...

This publication provides an overview of the essential best practices guiding the main aspects of a truth commission, answering basic questions relating to its goals, powers, operations, framework, protections for commissioners and witnesses, and reporting. Its intention is to provide...

During a period of ethnic strife in Burundi, several hundred thousand people lost their lives or were displaced. Now political actors must address the issue of security security reform.

Two years after the first election in the Republic Congo (DRC) since independence, the country can at a crossroads. Among the principal challenges facing the government, there is that of how the Congo will face its recent history of massive human rights violations man to lay the groun...

Two years after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held its first elections since independence, the country is at a crossroads. Among the key challenges facing the DRC today is the question of how the country will address the massive human rights atrocities of its recent past to e...

Seven years have passed since the Democratic Republic of Congo has ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court without satisfying the obligation imposed on States parties to take necessary legal provisions to integrate the Rome Statute in their domestic legislation t...

The transitional justice review of the DRC focuses on the ongoing security and human rights crisis in the DRC. The report recommends that the government execute existing arrest warrants, reform and strengthen the legal mechanisms for addressing grave human rights violations, establish...

Background on the 2004 ICC arrest warrant for Bosco Ntaganda, wanted for war crimes allegedly committed in the DRC including civilian massacres and the recruitment of child soldiers. In 2009, the Congolese government decided not to arrest Bosco, and instead appointed him a deputy comm...

Since 1996, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced constant war. The most serious crimes were committed and continue to be committed, particularly in the eastern region. Congolese society reacts by calling for military justice and other actions.

Situation brief on the International Criminal Court's prosecution against Thomas Lubanga, the former leader of the Union des Patriotes Congolais (UPC) who has been charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. Due to problems with the prosecutor's proposed use of evidence, the tr...

Background on the role of amnesty in processes of transitional justice and the 2009 DRC Amnesty Law. Given a fragile justice system and culture of impunity, this law risks rewarding blanket amnesty for all crimes committed in the DRC. ICTJ gives suggestions to break the culture of imp...

Background on conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR) in the context of Jean-Pierre Bemba’s trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is preparing to prosecute Bemba of the DRC for alleged rapes, torture and murders that...

ICTJ calls on African states parties to the International Criminal Court to ensure fair and effective justice for serious crimes committed against Africans and others. Written in the lead up to the Rome Statute Review Conference in Kampala, May 2010.

Situation brief on the International Criminal Court's pretrial hearings on whether to pursue charges against Jean-Pierre Bemba for crimes his troops allegedly committed in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2002-03. The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation in May 2007 into crimes...

The International Criminal Court opened its second trial against Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui. The ICC is prosecuting them for war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the context of a massacre in the Iturian village of Bogoro.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC or Congo) presents a critical test for the International Criminal Court (ICC). All of the accused in current ICC trials are from DRC. This paper addresses the Court’s role in DRC regarding complementarity, peace, justice, victims, and affected com...