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Lawyers & Judges - All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals (Human Rights and Crimes against Humanity, 18)

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Book Synopsis: The behind-the-scenes story of how today's war crimes tribunals came to beWithin days of Madeleine Albright's confirmation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in 1993, she instructed David Scheffer to spearhead the historic mission to create a war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. As senior adviser to Albright and then as President Clinton's ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, Scheffer was at the forefront of the efforts that led to criminal tribunals for the Balkans, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia, and that resulted in the creation of the permanent International Criminal Court. All the Missing Souls is Scheffer's gripping insider's account of the international gamble to prosecute those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and to redress some of the bloodiest human rights atrocities in our time.Scheffer reveals the truth behind Washington's failures during the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the anemic hunt for notorious war criminals, how American exceptionalism undercut his diplomacy, and the perilous quests for accountability in Kosovo and Cambodia. He takes readers from the killing fields of Sierra Leone to the political back rooms of the U.N. Security Council, providing candid portraits of major figures such as Madeleine Albright, Anthony Lake, Richard Goldstone, Louise Arbour, Samuel "Sandy" Berger, Richard Holbrooke, and Wesley Clark, among others.A stirring personal account of an important historical chapter, All the Missing Souls provides new insights into the continuing struggle for international justice.

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Discover the gripping true story behind the creation of today's war crimes tribunals with All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals (Human Rights and Crimes against Humanity, 18). Written by David Scheffer, a senior adviser to Madeleine Albright and President Clinton's ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, this book offers an unprecedented insider's perspective on the pursuit of justice for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

From the ominous killing fields of Sierra Leone to the political back rooms of the U.N. Security Council, Scheffer recounts the intense international efforts that led to the establishment of criminal tribunals for the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia. He unveils the truth behind Washington's failures during the Rwandan genocide and the Srebrenica massacre, shedding light on the hunt for notorious war criminals that proved to be alarmingly inadequate.

Get ready for an eye-opening journey through the struggle for accountability in Kosovo and Cambodia, where Scheffer's diplomacy was tested amidst the complexities of international politics. All the Missing Souls introduces readers to key players such as Madeleine Albright, Anthony Lake, and Richard Goldstone, providing candid portraits of their roles in this historic chapter of international justice.

Embrace the opportunity to gain new insights into the battles for justice that shaped our modern world. With its compelling narrative and deep understanding of human rights atrocities, All the Missing Souls is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of war crimes tribunals and their ongoing impact on the pursuit of justice. Take action now and immerse yourself in this powerful account by clicking here.

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