The Prosecutor v. Bahar Idriss Abu Garda

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Bahar Idriss Abu Garda

Situation Situation in Darfur, Sudan
Case Number ICC-02/05-02/09
Status Closed · Charges Declined

Context

Bahar Idriss Abu Garda was a commander of the United Resistance Front in Darfur. He was summoned to appear before the ICC in connection with an attack against African Union peacekeepers in Haskanita, Darfur, on 29 September 2007. Following the confirmation of charges proceedings, Pre-Trial Chamber I declined to confirm the charges on 8 February 2010, and the case was closed.

Pre-Trial

Application for Summons to appear 20 November 2008
Arrest Warrant 7 May 2009
Crimes at Arrest Warrant
War crimes
War crime of murder · art. 8(2)(c)(i)-1 RS
War crime of attacking personnel or objects involved in a humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping mission · art. 8(2)(e)(iii) RS
War crime of pillaging · art. 8(2)(e)(v) RS
Initial Appearance 18 May 2009
Crimes at Document Containing Charges
War crimes
War crime of murder · art. 8(2)(c)(i)-1 RS
War crime of attacking personnel or objects involved in a humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping mission · art. 8(2)(e)(iii) RS
War crime of pillaging · art. 8(2)(e)(v) RS
Confirmation of Charges Hearing 19 - 30 October 2009
Result of Confirmation of Charges 8 February 2010 · Charges not confirmed 

Key Documents

Summons to appear Summons to appear (2009)
Document Containing Charges Document Containing Charges (2009)
Confirmation of Charges Decision Decision on Confirmation of Charges (2010)
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