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Impact of the Yugoslav and Rwanda Tribunals: Lessons for the International Criminal Court

ICTJ and the Center for Global Affairs of New York University (NYU) co-hosted a panel discussion on the impact of international ad hoc tribunals in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and the possible lessons these courts’ experiences hold for the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a discussion...

12/01/09
In Focus

Serbian Declaration on Srebrenica Massacre an Imperfect but Important Step

On March 31, 2010, the Serbian parliament adopted a declaration "condemning in strongest terms the crime committed in July 1995 against Bosniac population of Srebrenica" and apologizing to the families of the victims. The declaration is a step in the right direction and, potentially, an educational...

04/09/10
In Focus

Egypt: Release Human Rights Activists Immediately

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2011 —The Egyptian government should immediately order the release of human rights activists being held by security forces in Cairo, said the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) today following reports of activists from Hisham Mubarak Legal Centre, the Egyptian...

02/03/11
Press Releases

Lessons for Egypt in Past Transitions: Interview with Hanny Megally

As President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has agreed to step down after 18 days of protests, ICTJ looks to how Egypt will begin transforming in terms of justice and accountability.

02/11/11
Podcasts

Egypt: Justice and Accountability Vital to Successful Transition

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2011 —As Egyptians redesign their constitution and political system, they should also consider meaningful ways to address legacies of human rights violations, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) said today. "Egyptian officials should seize the opportunity to...

02/14/11
Press Releases

Indonesia: Thirteen Years after Soeharto Impunity Prevails

JAKARTA/NEW YORK, April 7, 2011 —A joint report released today by the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and KontraS (the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence) examines the variety of state-sponsored initiatives to address mass violations of human rights in...

04/07/11
Press Releases

Transitional Justice and DDR: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Brief)

The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) following the 1992-1994 war helped facilitate the transition to peace. However, the almost total failure of international and domestic authorities to support demobilized combata...

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Massimo Moratti and Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

Research Brief

Transitional Justice and DDR: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Case study)

The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) following the 1992-1994 war helped facilitate the transition to peace. However, the almost total failure of international and domestic authorities to support demobilized combata...

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Massimo Moratti and Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

Research Case Study

Transitions March 2011: When the Hard Work Starts

Transitions focuses on truth and accountability. Galuh Wandita, Senior Associate for ICTJ in Indonesia, talks about a comprehensive study of truth and accountability in Indonesia.

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ICTJ

Newsletter

Transitions February 2011: Coming to Believe in Change

Transitions focuses on unrest in Middle East and North Africa.. Hanny Megally, ICTJ Vice President for Programs, talks about demonstrations and upheaval in Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and elsewhere.

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ICTJ

Newsletter