Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was a United Nations court established in 1993 to prosecute serious crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It aimed to bring justice for victims and hold accountable political and military leaders. The tribunal was based in The Hague, Netherlands, and operated until 2017. By providing a legal framework for addressing these crimes, the ICTY sought to promote reconciliation and the rule of law in the region, setting important precedents for international criminal justice.