Situation in the Republic of Burundi
Situation Sheet · ICC
Situation in the Republic of Burundi
Jurisdiction
| Rome Statute | State Party · 21 September 2004 · Withdrew 27 October 2016 (effective 27 October 2017) |
| Initiation | Proprio motu · 25 April 2016 |
| Opening of investigation | 25 October 2017 |
| Status | Investigation · Ongoing |
Context
The investigation covers alleged crimes against humanity committed in Burundi or by nationals of Burundi outside Burundi since 26 April 2015 until 26 October 2017. The Prosecutor is authorised to extend the investigation to crimes committed before 26 April 2015 or after 26 October 2017 if certain legal requirements are met.
Cases
No cases have been brought before the Court in connection with this situation.
Key Documents
| Opening of preliminary examination | Statement of the Prosecutor on the Opening of the Preliminary Examination in Burundi (2016) |
| Request for authorisation of an investigation | Request for Authorisation of an Investigation pursuant to Article 15 (2017) |
| Authorization of investigation | Decision Pursuant to Article 15 on the Authorisation of an Investigation (2017) |
| Withdrawal notification | Notification of Withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Burundi (2016) |
| ICC case page | Official ICC page — Situation in the Republic of Burundi |