Fatou Bensouda

Gambian lawyer and chief prosecutor

Fatou Bensouda - Gambian lawyer and chief prosecutor
Born

January 31st, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Gambia

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Served as the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court from 2012 to 2021. Focused on cases involving war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Before this role, held the position of deputy prosecutor at the ICC. Worked as a legal advisor in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Contributed to the development of international criminal law through various legal positions and extensive legal advocacy.

Served as chief prosecutor at the ICC

Handled cases related to war crimes and genocide

Worked in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

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