Kudos as Judge Theodor Meron retires at the UN

WASHINGTON, United States – A judge on the roster of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has retired.

Speaking on his retirement, Department Spokesman, Ned Price expressed the appreciation of the United States for his long and distinguished service.

According to him, since his appointment as judge at the Appeals Chambers of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Judge Meron has demonstrated the highest professional standards and unsurpassed commitment to seeking justice for atrocity crimes. 

“Throughout his service, including as President of the ICTY and of the IRMCT, and his distinguished prior career, Judge Meron has upheld the highest standards of fairness, judicial independence, and commitment to the rule of law.

“ He has contributed immeasurably to securing justice and accountability for some of humanity’s most tragic and heinous atrocities”, he said adding that the fields of international law and human rights are forever marked by the many contributions  of Theodor Meron.

“We wish him health and happiness in his ongoing pursuits”, the statement added.