Yugoslav Tribunal (ICTY)

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was a court established by the United Nations in 1993 to prosecute serious crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It aimed to ensure accountability for atrocities such as ethnic cleansing and mass killings, promoting justice and reconciliation in the region. The ICTY operated until 2017, handing down convictions to individuals, including high-ranking officials, and helping to establish a legal precedent for addressing international crimes. Its work contributed significantly to international criminal law and accountability for wartime atrocities.