Rachel Irwin
Senior Reporter
Rachel Irwin joined IWPR in 2008 and has provided extensive coverage of trials at both the ICC and ICTY. She also writes about transitional justice issues in the Western Balkans, and her reports have dealt with topics such as the denial of mass atrocities in Bosnia and the controversy over memorials for victims. Prior to joining IWPR, Rachel lived and worked in India, South Korea and Jerusalem. She has a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Recent Stories
17 May 12
Judge delays witness testimony after prosecution fails to disclose documents to defence.
16 May 12
Prosecution sets out opening arguments on siege of Sarajevo and detention camps where non-Serbs were held.
15 May 12
Tribunal president says defence hasn't substantiated allegations that judge is biased.
11 May 12
Defendant argues that partial relocation would be convenient for hearing witness testimony and foster “greater understanding” of tribunal’s work.
4 May 12
Closing arguments date requested for end of June.
5 Apr 12
Lawyers will ask for Croatian general’s conviction to be overturned on all counts
26 Mar 12
Former case manager previously had eight months of one-year contempt sentence suspended
26 Mar 12
Karadzic now intends to call Karolos Papoulias as defence witness.





