Theme: Creation of investigative or fact-finding bodies
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Fact-Finding Mission: South Vietnam (1963)
With invitation from Vietnam, the General Assembly established a fact-finding mission to examine allegations of persecution of the Buddhist community.
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Group of Experts: Cambodia (1998)
After the peace process and transition period in Cambodia, the General Assembly appointed a Group of Experts to examine Khmer Rouge crimes, and assess…
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Investigative Team: Afghanistan (1999)
In response to intensifying armed hostilities in Afghanistan, the General Assembly requested an investigative team to examine reports of mass killings, rape and other…
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Special Committee: Hungary (1956)
Following the Soviet military intervention in Hungary, the General Assembly established a Special Committee to collect evidence on rights violations and compliance with prior…
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Special Committee: Occupied Palestinian Territory (1968)
Established a Special Committee to investigate Israeli policies and practices in the occupied territories and report annually to the General Assembly.
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Commission of Inquiry: Mozambique (1973)
The General Assembly established a Commission of Inquiry to investigate reported massacres in Mozambique, identify those responsible and recommend accountability measures.
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International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (2016)
In response to continued international law violations and accountability gaps, the General Assembly established the IIIM to collect evidence in support of criminal proceedings…
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Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (2003)
Through an agreement with the Government of Cambodia, the General Assembly helped establish a judicial accountability body to prosecute crimes committed during the Khmer…
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Referral of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the International Criminal Court (2014 on)
Following findings that crimes against humanity may have been committed in the DPRK, the General Assembly repeatedly called on the Security Council to refer…
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Myanmar (1991-2025)
General Assembly responses to political crisis in Myanmar centered on support for Secretary-General good offices and other diplomatic efforts, alongside humanitarian response and recommendations…