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) |
| ICC Case Page | Official ICC page |