International Journal of Refugee Law · 2002 · 14 citations · 0 references
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This article analyses the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) with regard to refugee witnesses, and in particular to the claims for witness protection for such persons before the Tribunal. It also examines whether the Tribunal has the power to order states or the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to grant or facilitate refugee status to witnesses as a protective measure so as to ensure their appearance before it. It looks at refugee protection and witness protection as they relate to the mandates of ICTR and UNHCR.