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Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia & Herzegovina v. Yugoslavia)
International Court of Justice
1996 I.C.J. 595 (July 11, 1996) (Preliminary Objections)
- Written by Kyli Cotten, JD
Facts
During the Bosnian War, a number of killings and measures intended to prevent births were inflicted upon the Muslim population within Bosnia and Herzegovina (plaintiffs). In 1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina brought a claim to the International Court of Justice, alleging that Yugoslavia’s (defendant) actions amounted to genocide in violation of the Genocide Convention (the convention). Yugoslavia disputed the allegations and argued that the acts were part of an internal dispute not covered by the convention. Further, Yugoslavia argued that it did not exercise jurisdiction over the area where the acts occurred and thus was not a party to the acts of genocide.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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