Abu Garda Case

The Prosecutor v. Bahr Idriss Abu Garda

ICC-02/05-02/09

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.

Case information sheet: English, Français

Selected Documents

7 May 2009
Summons to appear for Bahr Idriss Abu Garda

8 February 2010
Prosecution's Application for Leave to Appeal the Decision on the Confirmation of Charges

15 March 2010
Decision on the Confirmation of Charges

23 April 2010
Decision on the "Prosecution's Application for Leave to Appeal the 'Decision on the Confirmation of Charges'"

Pre-Trial Chamber I

Who else is involved?

Representation of the Office of the Prosecutor

Defence Counsel

Legal Representatives of the Victims

Office of Public Counsel for Victims

Next Session

No upcoming hearings

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Bahar Idriss Abu Garda
Case closed
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.
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