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Witness protection does not stop at the end of testimony
The UN mechanism describes support before, during and after testimony. A public pseudonym and a continuing protection arrangement answer different questions.
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Mladić remains handover does not alter the final case record
The UN mechanism reported a family handover on September 3. That administrative event is separate from the convictions and life sentence affirmed in 2021.
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International tribunal closure does not finish every national investigation
The UN mechanism’s prosecutor has proposed future arrangements for assistance to national authorities. A proposed institutional transfer and a completed prosecution remain different events.
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Dutch ratification advances Ukraine claims commission, but does not switch it on alone
The Netherlands deposited its ratification on September 15. Entry into force and the practical preparation of the commission remain separate milestones.