Universal jurisdiction database
The universal jurisdiction database offers an overview of major criminal cases related to universal jurisdiction worldwide, as well as some cases of international crimes based on active or passive personality jurisdiction. These cases also feature in TRIAL International’s Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review (UJAR), published each year.
Unless stated otherwise, the cases in the database are not litigated by TRIAL International. While every attempt was made to ensure accuracy, information may be subject to change without notice.
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Alaa M.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 31.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for international crimes allegedly committed by a Syrian doctor in Syrian military hospitals
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Alaa M., Syrian national, former doctor and member of the Syrian Military Intelligence
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Crimes against huma...
Moafak D.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Global
Context
Ongoing trial for alleged war crimes and murder committed in Syria in 2014
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Moafak D., Syrian national, alleged member of the Syrian Free Palestine Movement
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
War crimes; murder; dangerous bodily harm
Current stat...
Khaled Nezzar
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 31.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings against the former Algerian minister of defense for alleged war crimes committed in Algeria between 1992 and 1994
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Khaled Nezzar, former chief of staff of the Armée nationale populaire (National Popular Army) from 1988 to 1990, minister of defense in Algeria...
BNP Paribas and senior staff members
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings regarding the alleged complicity of BNP Paribas (BNPP) in crimes committed by the Sudanese government between 2002 and 2008
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction and active personality
Suspects
BNPP as a company and senior staff members of the company as individuals
Country of residence of suspects
France
Charges
As t...
Laurent Bucyibaruta
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Eric Danboy Bagale
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and enforced disappearance in the Central African Republic between 2007 and 2014
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Eric Danboy Bagale, Central African national, former head of the presidential guard, alleged former anti-Balaka leader
Country of residence of sus...
Claude Muhayimana
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 31.03.2023)
Rodolfo Martin Villa
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Jalda A.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Conviction for international crimes committed in Syria, including the enslavement of a Yazidi woman
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Jalda A., German and Afghan national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Crimes against humanity of persecution, enslavement and severe deprivation of liberty; aiding and abetting genoc...
Nabil Greseque
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings against alleged Islamic State (ISIS) fighters accused of genocide and crimes against humanity committed against Yazidis
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspects
Nabil Greseque, French national who allegedly joined ISIS in Syria
Country of residence of suspects
Unknown
Charges...
Name withheld - Sri Lankan national
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.05.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings against Sri Lankan national for alleged murder constitutive of international crimes committed in 2000-2001
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Name withheld, Sri Lankan national
Country of residence of suspect
United Kingdom
Charges
As the case is at the investigation stage, the suspect has not yet...
Philippe Hategekimana (Philippe Manier)
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for crimes allegedly committed during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Phillippe Hategekimana is the eighth defendant to be tried in France for genocide in Rwanda.
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Hategekimana, dual Rwandan and French national, former police officer. In 2005, he changed his name to Philippe Manier.
Coun...