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ICTRPublished by the Comm unicationNewsletter Cluster—ERSPS, Immediate Office of the Registrar United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda April 2010 Tribunal Completes Launching Phase of Youth Sensitization Project awareness of the youth in the region in the global fight against the culture of impunity, following the tragic events which led to genocide in Rwanda in 1994. Speaking at the Arusha event the ICTR Registrar Mr. Adama Dieng expressed his hope that the Project would enable the young people from the Great Lakes Region who participate in the project, to learn Students flanked by Mr Bocar Sy (left) and Mr Danford Mpumilwa (r) about international justice, about the Sitting (l-r) a teacher, Mr. Adama Dieng, Mr. Raymond Mushi and Mr. Roland Amoussouga work of the Tribunal and what the On 20 April 2010 the Tribunal after a similar event was held in Dar Tribunal really means when it talks completed the second phase of the es Salaam where pupils and so abstractly about “fighting Youth Sensitization Project involving students from 15 primary and impunity”. the five East African countries – secondary schools will take part in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi the project. The Dar es Salaam In his launching remarks the Arusha and Rwanda - when it launched the event which was held over a period Regional Commissioner Hon. Isidori project in Arusha for 14 primary and of three days beginning on 6 April Shirima, whose speech was read by secondary schools. On that day 2010 was also honoured with a visit the Arusha District Commissioner more than 200 pupils and students of H.E. Dr. Guido Westerwelle, the Hon Mushi, commended the Tribunal from the schools attended a briefing German Foreign Affairs Minister and for coming up with this project in session and an exhibition on the Deputy Chancellor whose Tanzania and in other East African work of the Tribunal and on the Government is funding the project. countries because it would play an competition at the ICTR head office. He was accompanied by Hon Dr. important role in producing better Dirk Niebel the German Minister for and responsible citizens who uphold This event took place only two weeks Economic Cooperation. Also present the rule of law and justice in the was the UN Resident Coordinator region in future. Contents and the UNDP Representative, Mr. Alberic Kacou. The Project aims at sensitizing the ICTR Judicial Activities ........................ 2 youth in the region on “The Role of Decisions of the ICTR ......................... 3 the Tribunal in Promoting International Justice.” Under the Commemoration of the Genocide ....... 5 project the Tribunal is organising an News from Kigali ................................. 6 Essays and Drawings Competition Visitor of Prosecutor to SCSL .............. 8 for students aged between 8 – 18 years in the five countries. The Arusha Spouses’ Association .............. 9 Standing (l-r): HE Dr. Westerwelle, Judge essays and drawings will basically Byron, a teacher. Alberic Kacou, Death of Barayagwiza ....................... 10 consist of answers to basic questions and Justice Jallow, with some students such as; what is International Justice; what is the Contribution of At the Dar es Salaam event, H.E. Dr. the Tribunal to National Westerwelle, the German Minister Reconciliation; and How Does the expressed his country’s commitment Editor-in-Chief: Roland Amoussouga Tribunal fight Impunity. to promoting international justice and Senior Editor: Bocar Sy Associate Editor: Danford Mpumilwa hoped that the project would Editing/Layout/Design/Photos: Rani Dogra Similar events have already taken contribute to making the world a Contributions: Noun Bandyandora, Ayodeji place in Nairobi, Kampala, better place for this and future Fadugba, Fatou Jaye Jallow, Charles Kamuru, Danford Mpumilwa, Helge Zeitler Bujumbura, Kigali and Dar es generations. Salaam. The Competition is part of E-Mail: [email protected] the Tribunal’s Educational and Outreach campaign to raise Continued on p. 9 ICTR Newsletter April 2010 ICTR Judicial Activities Karemera et al. Joseph Nzirorera, the second of the three accused in • Work of the Trial Chambers and the Appeals this case, resumed the presentation of his Defence Chamber in April 2010 case on 12 April. During the month of April, the Chamber heard six witnesses over the course of 12 1. Trial Chamber I trial days and issued 21 decisions. Cases in Judgement Drafting Phase Cases awaiting Closing Arguments Munyakazi Ntawukulilyayo The Trial Chamber issued one Order. Judgement The case is currently under deliberations as the drafting is ongoing. evidence phase of the trial has been completed and both parties have submitted their closing briefs. From 2. Trial Chamber II 25 to 29 April, the Chamber conducted site visits in Rwanda. The Chamber has re-scheduled oral closing Ongoing trials arguments for 8 June 2010. The Chamber rendered one decision on a defence motion regarding site visit Ngirabatware modalities. On 18 March 2010, the Trial Chamber adjourned the proceedings until 21 June 2010. During the month of Gatete April, the Chamber rendered six written decisions and The Chamber issued an order on 31 March 2010 to a scheduling order. There are four pending motions on schedule the submission of closing briefs in June, as which the Chamber expects to rule shortly, including well as the hearing of closing arguments and a site one which may impact whether the Defence will visit in July 2010. commence its case on 21 June 2010. Trial to commence in 2010 Cases awaiting Closing Arguments Ndahimana: Kanyarukiga The Chamber held a pre-trial status conference on 26 During April 2010, the Trial Chamber issued one April 2010 where it was decided that the case would scheduling order. The Chamber conducted a site visit begin after the judicial recess. The Chamber filed a in Rwanda between 19 and 21 April 2010. The Parties Decision with respect to alleged defects in the are scheduled to file their closing briefs on 7 May Amended Indictment on 30 April 2010. 2010. Oral closing arguments will be heard on 24 May 2010 Nizeyimana: The Chamber will hold a further pre-trial conference in Cases where Closing Arguments were heard June 2010. Hategekimana Appeals Chamber The Chamber heard the Parties’ Closing Arguments on 26 and 28 April 2010. The Chamber issued two The Appeals Chamber is seized of ten matters, Decisions and an Order in April 2010. including six cases involving appeals from judgement. Trials in Judgement Drafting Phase The Bagosora et al. Trial Judgement was pronounced on 18 December 2008 and issued in writing on 9 Nyiramasuhuko et al. (“Butare”) February 2009. Following an extension of time pending The Chamber is involved in deliberations and receipt of the French translation of the Trial judgement drafting. Judgement, on 9 December 2009, Theoneste Bagosora filed his notice of appeal on 8 January 2010. Nidiliyimana et al. (“Military II”) Aloys Ntabakuze and Anatole Nsengiumva filed their Judgement drafting is in progress. notices of appeal in March 2009. The briefing in respect of Aloys Ntabakuze’s appeal is completed. Bizimungu et al. Anatole Nsengiumva and Theoneste Bagosora filed Judgement drafting in the case is ongoing. their appeal briefs on 1 February 2010 and 24 March 2010, respectively. 3. Trial Chamber III In the Rukundo case, in which the Trial Judgement Ongoing trials was rendered on 27 February 2009 and issued in writing on 13 March 2009, the prosecution filed its Nzabonimana notice of appeal on 14 April 2009 and, following an The Prosecution heard it last witnesses on 12 and 13 extension of time pending receipt of the French April. On 14 April, the Trial Chamber held a Status translation of the Trial Judgement, Emmanuel Conference. The Defence opened its case that same Rukundo filed his notice of appeal on 6 November day. In all, the Trial Chamber heard 8 witnesses in April. 2009. He filed his appeal brief on 19 January 2010. The Trial Chamber also issued one written decision, and The briefing in respect of the prosecution’s appeal is four substantive oral decisions in April 2010. completed. -2- ICTR Newsletter April 2010 In the Kalimanzira case, in which the Trial Judgement pronounced on 17 November 2009 and issued in was rendered on 22 June 2009, both Callixte writing on 18 January 2010. On 17 February 2010, the Kalimanzira and the prosecution filed notices of appeal prosecution indicated that it did not intend to appeal in July 2009. Following an extension of time pending Nsengimana’s acquittal. The prosecution is, however, receipt of the French translation of the Trial appealing against a decision of the Trial Chamber not Judgement, Callixte Kalimanzira filed his appeal brief to prosecute certain members of the defence team for on 1 February 2010. The briefing in respect of both contempt. appeals is completed and the case is being prepared for a hearing. In addition to these appeals, the Appeals Chamber is seized of three interlocutory matters in the Karemera In the Renzaho case, in which the Trial Judgement et al. case. was rendered on 14 July 2009, Tharcisse Renzaho filed his notice of appeal on 2 October 2009. Following In April, the Appeals Chamber disposed of one request an extension of time pending receipt of the French to review decisions concerning fees and expenses, translation of the Trial Judgement, he filed his appeal one request to lift confidentiality of an interlocutory brief on 2 March 2010. appeal decision, and one request to rescind protective measures. It also issued seven pre-appeal orders or The Trial Judgement in the Muvunyi case was decisions. rendered on 11 February 2010. On 15 March 2010, both Tharcisse Muvunyi and the prosecution filed their From the beginning of the year, the Appeals Chamber notices of appeal and the briefing is in progress. delivered three Judgements (one of which concerned contempt), four interlocutory appeal decisions, seven The Trial Judgement in the Setako case was rendered decisions on review or other post-appeal requests, and on 25 February 2010 and issued in writing on 1 March 39 pre-appeal orders or decisions.

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