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Judge Byron Elected New President of the ICTR

21 May 2007
During the ICTR 17 th Plenary Session on 21 May 2007, the judges elected Judge Dennis C. M. Byron ( St. Kitts and Nevis) as President of the ICTR and Judge Khalida Rachid Khan ( Pakistan) as Vice-President. Judge Byron replaces Judge Erik Møse ( Norway), with effect from 29 May 2007. Judge Møse has served for four years, which is the maximum term according to the Rules of... more

Judge Vagn Joensen Sworn In

2 May 2007
At a ceremony held today at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Judge Vagn Joensen( Denmark) was sworn in as an ad litem judge. The ceremony was carried out by the Tribunal’s President, Judge Erik Møse and witnessed by the Registrar, Mr. Adama Dieng, representing the United Nations Secretary General. Judge Joensenreplaces Judge Karin Hökborg ( Sweden). Following... more

Nsengimana Pleads Not Guilty to Amended Indictment

27 April 2007
Hormisdas Nsengimana, a priest who was formerly Rector of Christ-Roi College in Nyanza, Nyabisindu Commune in Butare Prefecture, today pleaded not guilty to three counts charging him with genocide, murder and extermination as crimes against humanity during his further appearance. Nsengimana, 53, made the appearance before trial chamber II composed of Judges William Sekule,... more

Allegations against Bikindi Co-Counsel not well founded

20 March 2007
On 9 February 2007, the Registrar’s attention was drawn to an allegation against Maitre Jean De Dieu Momo, Co-counsel for Simon Bikindi. The particulars of the allegation were that Maitre Momo had attempted to influence a protected prosecution witness in the Bikindi trial. The allegation was said to potentially affect the Prosecution case in that trial and it was said that a... more

Press Statement by Ambassador Williamson

8 March 2007
United States Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson, visited the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) from 7 to 8 March 2007. Ambassador Williamson met with multiple ICTR officials including President Eric Møse, Prosecutor Hassan Jallow, and Registrar Adama Dieng. The discussions held were extremely fruitful and Ambassador Williamson is... more

Tribunal Sentences Nzabirinda to Seven Years Imprisonment

23 February 2007
Trial Chamber II of the ICTR today sentenced former Youth Organiser of Ngoma Commune, Joseph Nzabirinda nickname ‘Biroto’ to seven years imprisonment. Nzabirinda was given credit for the time spent in detention since his arrest on 21 December 2001. Nzabirinda was charged with one count of murder as crime against humanity. On 14 December 2006, following a plea agreement signed... more

Prosecution Closes its Case in Renzaho Trial

7 February 2007
The Prosecution today closed its case in the trial of Colonel Tharcisse Renzaho, former prefect of Kigali-ville, subject to the appearance of one expert witness and resolution of two motions. The trial commenced on 8 January 2007. Twenty-three Prosecution witnesses were heard in the course of eighteen trial days. Renzaho, who was born in 1944 in Kibungo prefecture, is facing... more

Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Visits Tribunal

25 January 2007
A delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) today concluded a three-day visit to the United Nations Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). During the visit, the Institute agreed to contribute to the setting up of a lasting legacy of ICTR ground breaking jurisprudential achievements in African academic institutions. The delegation composed of the... more

Former Pastor Ntakirutimana Dies

23 January 2007
The Registrar of the ICTR, Mr. Adama Dieng announced the death yesterday of Elizaphan Ntakirutimana (83) at the AICC Hospital in Arusha. Elizaphan Ntakirutimana was former Pastor of 7 th Day Adventist in Kibuye. He was released on 6 December 2006 after completing his sentence. On 19 February 2003, Elizaphan Ntakirutimana was sentenced with his son Gerard by Trial Chamber I of... more

Appeals Chamber Concludes Hearing in the Media Case

19 January 2007
The Appeals Chamber of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda on 18 January concluded hearings in the case of three media executives who were convicted for genocide in 2003. Ferdinand Nahimana, founder of the Radio Télévision des Mille Collines (RTLM), Jean-Bosco Barayagwiza, high ranking board member of the Comité d’initiative of the RTLM and founding... more