United Nations Security Council Resolution 1932
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Security Council Resolution
1932, adopted unanimously on June 29, 2010, after recalling resolutions 955
(1995), 1165
(1998), 1329
(2000), 1411
(2002), 1431
(2002), 1717
(2006), 1824
(2008), 1855
(2008), 1878
(2008) and 1901
(2009) on Rwanda
, the Council noted that the 2010 target for the completion of trials at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
(ICTR) could not be met, and therefore extended the terms of 16 judges at the ICTR.
(2003) and 1534
(2004) which called for the completion of all ICTR cases by 2010. Earlier in 2009 the Council expressed its intention to review the terms of all trial judges at the ICTR, and expressed concern at the loss of experienced staff at the Tribunal. Furthermore, it noted that one permanent and two ad litem judges would leave before the end of 2010 upon the completion of their respective cases. The Council was aware of the lack of co-operation by Kenya
in the case of Félicien Kabuga
and a later pledge by the country to enhance co-operation made at the Security Council.
, the Council reaffirmed the necessity of the trial of those indicted by the ICTR and called for full co-operation from all states, particularly those in the African Great Lakes
region, with regard to bringing Félicien Kabuga, Augustin Bizimana
and Protais Mpiranya
to justice. It also acknowledged that the Tribunal had to be adequately staffed.
The following permanent judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2012 or until the completion of their cases:
The following permanent judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2011 or until the completion of their cases:
The following ad litem judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2011 or until the completion of their cases:
Finally, the Statute of the Tribunal was amended concerning the election and appointment of ad litem judges.
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1932, adopted unanimously on June 29, 2010, after recalling resolutions 955
United Nations Security Council Resolution 955
United Nations Security Council Resolution 955, adopted on November 8, 1994, after recalling all resolutions on Rwanda, the Council noted that serious violations of international humanitarian law had taken place in the country and, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, established...
(1995), 1165
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1165
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1165, adopted unanimously on April 30, 1998, after recalling Resolution 955 , the Council established a third trial chamber at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda ....
(1998), 1329
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1329
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1329, adopted unanimously on November 30, 2000, after recalling resolutions 827 and 955 , the Council enlarged the appeals chambers at both the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia...
(2000), 1411
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1411
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1411, adopted unanimously on May 17, 2002, after recalling resolutions 827 , 955 , 1165 , 1166 and 1329 , the Council amended the statutes of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia to address the issue of judges...
(2002), 1431
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1431
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1431, adopted unanimously on August 14, 2002, after recalling resolutions 827 , 955 , 1165 , 1166 , 1329 and 1411 , the Council established a pool of temporary judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in order for it to complete its work...
(2002), 1717
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1717
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1717 was adopted unanimously on October 13, 2006; after recalling resolutions 955 , 1165 , 1329 , 1411 , 1431 , 1449 , 1503 and 1534 on Rwanda, the Council extended the terms of temporary judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda...
(2006), 1824
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1824
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1824 was unanimously adopted on 18 July 2008.- Resolution :With the mandate of the judges of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda set to expire at the end of this year, but with trials expected to continue beyond that time, the Security Council...
(2008), 1855
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1855
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1855 was unanimously adopted on 19 December 2008.- Resolution :Seeking to have the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda complete trials and conduct additional ones as soon as possible in order to meet its completion strategy, the Security Council...
(2008), 1878
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1878
- Resolution :Urging the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to take all possible measures to complete its work expeditiously, the Security Council today extended the term of office of six permanent judges until 31 December 2010, or until the completion of the cases to which they were or...
(2008) and 1901
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1901
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1901, adopted unanimously on December 16, 2009, after recalling previous resolutions, including 935 , 1503 and 1534 , the Council noted that the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda will not complete its work in 2010.The resolution goes to extend...
(2009) on Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, the Council noted that the 2010 target for the completion of trials at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is an international court established in November 1994 by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 955 in order to judge people responsible for the Rwandan Genocide and other serious violations of international law in Rwanda, or by Rwandan...
(ICTR) could not be met, and therefore extended the terms of 16 judges at the ICTR.
Observations
The Security Council recalled resolutions 1503United Nations Security Council Resolution 1503
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1503, adopted unanimously on August 28, 2003, after recalling resolutions 827 , 955 , 978 , 1165 , 1166 , 1329 , 1411 , 1431 and 1481 , the Council decided to split the prosecutorial duties of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ...
(2003) and 1534
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1534
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1534, adopted unanimously on March 26, 2004, after recalling resolutions 827 , 955 , 978 , 1165 , 1166 , 1329 , 1411 , 1431 and 1481 , the Council called on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal...
(2004) which called for the completion of all ICTR cases by 2010. Earlier in 2009 the Council expressed its intention to review the terms of all trial judges at the ICTR, and expressed concern at the loss of experienced staff at the Tribunal. Furthermore, it noted that one permanent and two ad litem judges would leave before the end of 2010 upon the completion of their respective cases. The Council was aware of the lack of co-operation by Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
in the case of Félicien Kabuga
Félicien Kabuga
Félicien Kabuga is a Rwandan businessman, accused of bankrolling and participating in the Rwandan Genocide. He has always claimed he is innocent.-Early life:...
and a later pledge by the country to enhance co-operation made at the Security Council.
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations CharterChapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council reaffirmed the necessity of the trial of those indicted by the ICTR and called for full co-operation from all states, particularly those in the African Great Lakes
African Great Lakes
The African Great Lakes are a series of lakes and the Rift Valley lakes in and around the geographic Great Rift Valley formed by the action of the tectonic East African Rift on the continent of Africa...
region, with regard to bringing Félicien Kabuga, Augustin Bizimana
Augustin Bizimana
Augustin Bizimana is a Rwandan politician. He is chiefly known for his alleged role in the Rwandan Genocide.Born in Gituza commune, Byumba Province, Rwanda, of Hutu ethnicity, Bizimana held the position of Minister of Defence in the government of Juvénal Habyarimana formed on 18 July 1993.After...
and Protais Mpiranya
Protais Mpiranya
Protais Mpiranya is a Rwandan soldier, who is alleged to have participated in the Rwandan Genocide.- Background and role in genocide :An ethnic Hutu, Mpiranya was born in Gitarama prefecture. In 1993, he held the rank of major in the Rwandan Armed Forces and was second-in-command of military...
to justice. It also acknowledged that the Tribunal had to be adequately staffed.
The following permanent judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2012 or until the completion of their cases:
The following permanent judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2011 or until the completion of their cases:
The following ad litem judges had their terms extended until December 31, 2011 or until the completion of their cases:
Finally, the Statute of the Tribunal was amended concerning the election and appointment of ad litem judges.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Rwandan GenocideRwandan GenocideThe Rwandan Genocide was the 1994 mass murder of an estimated 800,000 people in the small East African nation of Rwanda. Over the course of approximately 100 days through mid-July, over 500,000 people were killed, according to a Human Rights Watch estimate...