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ICC Congo Trial Opens, Chad Ratifies Rome Treaty |
On November 9, 2006, the International Criminal Court began its first trial against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a Congolese rebel leader accused of “one of the most brutal and morally troubling war crimes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan, Chad |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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ICTY Issues Appellate Decision on Self-Representation in Seselj Case |
On October 20, 2006, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia’s (ICTY) Appeals Chamber granted a defense appeal in Prosecutor v. Seselj, reversing a Trial Chamber decision... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Europe |
INTERPOL, International Courts, International Crimes |
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Mexico Authorizes Extradition of Former Guatemalan President for Embezzlement |
On November 1, 2006, the media reported that the Mexican government authorized the extradition of Alfonso Portillo, the former Guatemalan president, on embezzlement charges in Guatemala. From 2000 to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala |
Corruption, Extradition, Immunity |
