What did the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal achieve?

The court that put Slobodan Milosevic in the dock is to be formally dissolved this week after 24 years and 161 indictments

Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was the most-high profile defendant to appear at the court
Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was the most-high profile defendant to appear at the court
(Image credit: Paul Vreeker/AFP/Getty Images)

The International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia (ICTY) will be formally dissolved this week, after 24 years, 4,650 witnesses and 2.5 million pages of transcripts.

Has it achieved its objectives and what, if anything, will be its legacy?

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