International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement

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UN Tribunal on Rwandan Genocide Formally Closes (December 31, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On December 31, 2015, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) formally closed after twenty-one years and forty-five judgments delivered in an effort to hold those accountable for the

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International Law in Brief

Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Delivers Judgement on Appeals Cases (December 14, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On December 14, 2015, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (Appeals Chamber) delivered its

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European Court of Human Rights Rules Conviction of State Security Services Officer for Genocide Not Justified (October 20, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 20, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (Court) ruled in Vasil

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International Law in Brief

German Court Sentences Rwandan Rebel Leaders for Congo Massacres (September 28, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 28, 2015, a German court sentenced two Rwandan rebel leaders for their roles during the internal conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2008 and 2009.

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International Law in Brief

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Issues Contempt Judgment Against TV Station Employee (September 18, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 18, 2015, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon issued a contempt judgment in the case agains

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International Law in Brief

French Court Denies Extradition of Rwandan Genocide Suspect (September 15, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 15, 2015, a court in Toulouse, France turned down an extradition request for Joseph Habyarimana, a Rwandan who is charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. Mr.

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International Law in Brief

European Union and the U.S. Complete Data Protection Umbrella Agreement (September 8, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 8, 2015, the European Union and the U.S.

Prosecuting ISIL before the International Criminal Court: Challenges and Obstacles

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has caused considerable loss of life, bodily injury, and destruction of property and infrastructure in Iraq and Syria since its emergence in 2013.[1] Indeed, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq estimates that between January and August 2014, 8,493 civilians were killed and more than 15,782 civilians were injured by ISIL and its associated groups.[2] In recent months,

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Topic 1
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19
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21
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Anna Marie Brennan
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