The Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz, recently visited Montenegro to prepare for his upcoming report to the United Nations Security Council. During his visit, Brammertz conducted high-level meetings with key government officials and praised Montenegro’s efforts in prosecuting war crimes.
Brammertz commended Montenegro’s new momentum in addressing war crimes and highlighted the excellent cooperation between IRMCT and Montenegro’s Special State Prosecutor’s Office. The IRMCT has provided assistance to the Montenegrin authorities in identifying and analyzing evidence related to war crimes committed by Montenegrin citizens.
The discussions also focused on regional cooperation and reconciliation, with a particular emphasis on fostering positive neighborly relations with Bosnia and Croatia. Brammertz’s visit to Montenegro is part of a series of visits to countries in the region to discuss justice for war crimes and strengthen cooperation among nations.
Overall, Brammertz’s visit to Montenegro underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing past atrocities and promoting justice and reconciliation in the region.