Abu Garda Case

The Prosecutor v. Bahr Idriss Abu Garda

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Closed

Case closed

Bahar Idriss Abu Garda

Chairman and General Coordinator of Military Operations of the United Resistance Front at time of summons. Summons to appear: 7 May 2009 - Unsealed on 17 May 2009

Charges: three war crimes allegedly committed during an attack carried out on 29 September 2007 in Darfur, Sudan. Charges not confirmed.

  • Charges not confirmed

    On 8 February 2010, Pre-Trial Chamber I decided not to confirm the charges against Mr Abu Garda, and later rejected the Prosecutor's application to appeal the decision.

    Next steps: The case is considered closed unless and until the Prosecutor presents new evidence.

  • DOCUMENTS

Situation in Darfur, Sudan, referred to the ICC

Summary of situation in Darfur, Sudan

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UN Security Council refers the situation in Darfur to the ICC with Resolution 1593

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Investigations begin in Darfur

OTP opens investigations in Darfur, makes public announcement.​

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Arrest warrant or summons to appear requested

OTP submits application to Pre-Trial Judges requesting arrest warrant or, alternatively, summons to appear for Bahar Idriss Abu Garda (Abu Garda); on 23 February 2009, OTP partially modifies the original application, and requests the Chamber to issue a summons to appear

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Summons to appear

Pre-Trial Judges issue summons to appear under seal for Abu Garda Press release

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Summons to appear unsealed

Pre-Trial Judges unseal summons after Abu Garda arrives in the Netherlands to attend the proceedings voluntarily.

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First appearance

Abu Garda case: first voluntary appearance, 18.05.09

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Pre-Trial phase begins as Abu Garda has first day in Court, appearing voluntarily before Judges of Pre-Trial Chamber I.Photographs 

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Confirmation of charges hearing opens

Abu Garda case: confirmation of charges, opening statements, 19/10/2009

Pre-Trial phase continues as Pre-Trial Judges open hearing to consider evidence in order to decide whether or not to confirm the charges and commit the Abu Garda case to trial 

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Confirmation of charges hearing closes

​Pre-Trial Judges to deliberate and decide in due course whether or not to confirm the charges and commit the case to trial

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Decision: Charges not confirmed

Pre-Trial Judges decide not to commit case to trialPress release 

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Request to appeal decision

OTP submits a request to Pre-Trial Chamber I for leave to appeal its decision not to confirm the charges.

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Request rejected

Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects OTP's application to appeal the decision declining to confirm the charges. To reopen the confirmation of charges hearing, OTP would need additional evidence.Press release

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