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Ex-Rwandan Prime Minister Jean Kambanda pleads guilty to genocide

1 May 1998
In a historic event that accentuated not only the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda as a court of justice but also as an instrument to facilitate national reconciliation in Rwanda, Jean Kambanda, former Prime Minister of Rwanda, today pleaded guilty to the crime of genocide and other charges at his initial appearance before the Tribunal's Trial Chamber 1... more

Security Council establishes third Trial Chamber For ICTR

1 May 1998
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted on 30 April 1998 resolution 1165 (1998), establishing a third Trial Chamber of three additional judges for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. This decision was made on the basis of a request made by the President of the Tribunal Judge Laïty Kama (Senegal) and the Registrar, Mr. Agwu Ukiwe Okali (Nigeria... more

Statement on Amnesty International's report, "International Criminal Tribunal For Rwanda: Trials and Tribulations", dated 30 April 1998

29 April 1998
It is fashionable in some quarters to denigrate and distort the efforts of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, to wilfully suppress the achievements it has recorded in the most challenging conditions and under new senior management through the hard work of dedicated staff, and to draw invidious comparisons with national domestic machineries of justice and the... more

Initial appearance of Jean Kambanda, former Prime Minister of Rwanda

27 April 1998
Kambanda The former Prime Minister of Rwanda, Mr. Jean Kambanda will enter his initial appearance before Trial Chamber 1 of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Friday, 1 May 1998 at 10.00 a.m. in the case of The Prosecutor v Jean Kambanda. At his initial appearance Mr. Kambanda will enter a plea in respect of the charges against him. The... more

Theoneste Bagosora and others: Prosecutor's application for a new indictment dismissed

1 April 1998
The Prosecutor's application seeking confirmation, pursuant to Rule 47 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, of a new indictment against Bagosora and others was dismissed yesterday by Judge Tafazzal H. Khan. Judge Khan dismissed the indictment on the grounds that it was not maintainable in its present form and that as a single Judge he lacked jurisdiction to confirm the... more

Closing arguments of Defence Counsel in the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu

26 March 1998
Today, Thursday 26 March 1998, Defence Counsel - Nicolas Tiangaye and Patrice Monthé - delivered their closing arguments before Trial Chamber 1, in the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu, former bourgmestre of Taba, thereby bringing the trial to an end. The Chamber will deliberate and render its Judgement in due course. Presentation of Factual Arguments What happened... more

Closing arguments of Defence Counsel in the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu

26 March 1998
Today, Thursday 26 March 1998, Defence Counsel - Nicolas Tiangaye and Patrice Monthé - delivered their closing arguments before Trial Chamber 1, in the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu, former bourgmestre of Taba, thereby bringing the trial to an end. The Chamber will deliberate and render its Judgement in due course. Presentation of Factual Arguments What happened... more

Jean-Paul Akayesu: closing arguments by the Defence adjourned to tomorrow, 26 March 1998

25 March 1998
The final submission by the Defence, in the case of The Prosecutor vs Jean-Paul Akayesu, which was scheduled for today has been adjourned to tomorrow, 26 March 1998, following a request by the Defence Counsels Nicolas Tiangaye (Central African Republic) and Patrice Monthe (Cameroon). The case is before Trial Chamber 1 composed of Judge Laïty Kama, presiding, and Judges... more

Prosecution's final submission in the case of Jean-Paul Akayesu set for Thursday, 19 March 1998

17 March 1998
Before Trial Chamber 1 :  Judge Laïty Kama, presiding  Judge Lennart Aspegren Judge Navanethem Pillay On Thursday, 19 March 1998, the Prosecution will make its final submission in the case of Jean-Paul Akayesu, former bourgmestre of the commune of Taba in Rwanda, who is facing charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and violations of Article 3 common to... more

Joint trial of Clement Kayishema and Obed Ruzindana to resume on Monday 11 May 1998

13 March 1998
The joint trial of Clement Kayishema and Obed Ruzindana will resume on Monday, 11 May 1998 before Trial Chamber 2 with presentation of defence witnesses. The trial which begun on 9 April 1997 was adjourned on 13 March 1998 after 53 prosecution witnesses completed their presentation. The two accused are charged with Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, Violations of Article 3... more