The Iraqi High Tribunal is a judicial institution located in the city of Baghdād. It was established in 2003 by the Coalition Provisional Authority, following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. The tribunal is responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide during the reign of Saddam Hussein.
The Iraqi High Tribunal is composed of both Iraqi and international judges, who work together to ensure fair and impartial trials. The tribunal has jurisdiction over all crimes committed in Iraq between 1968 and 2003, including the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the suppression of uprisings in the 1990s.
The tribunal has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the trial of Saddam Hussein himself, who was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death in 2006. Other notable cases include the trial of Ali Hassan al-Majid, also known as "Chemical Ali," who was convicted of genocide and sentenced to death in 2010.
The Iraqi High Tribunal is an important institution in the process of rebuilding Iraq's justice system. Its work is essential in holding accountable those who committed atrocities during Saddam Hussein's regime and ensuring that justice is served for the victims of these crimes.
