The Rwanda Tribunal, officially known as the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), was established by the United Nations in 1994 to prosecute individuals responsible for the Rwandan Genocide. This horrific event resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people, primarily from the Tutsi ethnic group. The tribunal aimed to deliver justice and promote reconciliation in Rwanda by holding accountable those who committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICTR operated in Arusha, Tanzania, and conducted trials from 1995 until its closure in 2015. It was significant for its role in developing international law, particularly regarding the prosecution of genocide. The tribunal's work included landmark rulings that defined the legal parameters of genocide and established the responsibility of leaders for their actions during conflicts.