| | Office of War Crimes Issues
The Office of War Crimes Issues advises the Secretary of State directly and formulates U.S. policy responses to atrocities committed in areas of conflict and elsewhere throughout the world. The Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes issues has available a range of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and intelligence tools to help secure peace and stability and build the rule of law. Since September 11, 2001, the office has played a key diplomatic role with foreign governments whose nationals have been captured in the war on terror. The office also has primary responsibility for policy on Iraqi war crimes. | | | Highlights | International Community Fails To Support Iraqi Tribunal
John Bellinger, Legal Adviser to the Secretary of State (Feb. 9): "Despite important progress on elections and the Constitution, the international community has largely failed to support Iraqis in their pursuit of justice and accountability through the Iraq Tribunal. This is regrettable." full text
Ambassador-At-Large for War Crimes Issues
Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper has left the position of Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. Effective December 19, 2005, Deputy Legal Adviser Samuel M. Witten assumed duties as Acting Director.
Internships
Are you a student interested in working in the Office of War Crimes Issues? Find information on the Department of State student internship pages.
Iraq
The Iraqi Special Tribunal is establishing a secure evidence repository, archival processing and storage facilities, forensic training and equipment, and a computer database for the investigation and prosecution of crimes against humanity.
Former Yugoslavia
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