Justice in Africa: Rwanda's Genocide, Its Courts, and the UN Criminal Tribunal

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"The book is a ringing endorsement of more vigorous action by the international community in apprehending, and trying suspects of crimes against humanity. It provides an even - handed account of why the Arusha court (in contrast to that on Yugoslavia at the Hague) has had such a difficult start, even though its work is so vital. This book should be read by all those interested in human rights law and its enforcement not just in Africa but worldwide" - Michael Chege, University of Florida. "Justice in Africa" describes the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) - the first international court created to try persons for genocide and violation the humanitarian law of non-international armed conflict. The book begins with an explanation of the causes of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda It then discusses the UN Security Council's creation of the ICTR and the Tribunal's organization, functioning, accomplishments and shortcomings. The author explains how the Tribunal has gained custody over suspects who had fled to other countries in Africa, Europe and the United States. "Justice in Africa" analyses the ICTR's first several cases and describes the unique contributions the Tribunal is making to the expansion of humanitarian law. In addition, the author describes Rwanda's own legal attempts to deal with the trauma of 1994 by passing a new genocide statute and creating special genocide courts. He also explains the similarities and differences between the Tribunal for Rwanda and the one created by the UN Security Council to deal with major crimes committed during the break up of the former Yugoslavia. Contents: About the author; Map; Reface; Comprehending the rwandan genocide; The international role; Expanding the frontiers of humanitarian law: the international tribunal for rwanda; Criticism and controversy; The situation in rwanda; The kambanda case; The akayesu case; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index. EDITION:


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Magnarella (anthropology, law, and African studies, U. of Florida) explores the causes of the Rwandan genocide of 1994 and the judicial responses to it both at the national level of the Rwandan courts and at the International level of the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal. The Kambanda and Akayesu cases (the Tribunal's first two cases) are discussed in some detail and the precedents set by the court's decisions are examined. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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