Mechanisms of international justice to fight impunity

16-01-2026 - 11:29 DROI
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The fight against impunity is a global challenge. New obstacles are preventing the perpetrators of international crimes from being held accountable. The paper compares three accountability mechanisms – international criminal tribunals, universal jurisdiction and transitional justice – and provides case studies.