UN Tribunals Close Yugoslavia & Rwanda Cases

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The United Nations tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda have concluded their work, marking the end of a significant journey for international justice. The final case involved Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing the Rwandan genocide, who passed away before his trial. Kabugas death, due to dementia and lack of a country willing to take him, highlights chal…

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The United Nations tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda have concluded their work, marking the end of a significant journey for international justice. The final case involved Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing the Rwandan genocide, who passed away before his trial. Kabugas death, due to dementia and lack of a country willing to take him, highlights challenges in international justice. Survivors of the Rwandan genocide express disappointment, with Agnes Mukamurenzi calling for Kabuga to have fa

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