War Crimes, Genocide & Mass-Grave Forensic DNA Evidence Consulting

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Humanitarian Protection

War Crimes, Genocide & Mass-Grave Forensic DNA Evidence Consulting

Building forensic DNA evidence for war crimes and genocide prosecutions through mass grave investigation.

Mission Statement

The War Crimes, Genocide & Mass-Grave Forensic DNA Evidence Consulting unit provides specialized forensic consulting for war crimes and genocide investigations — conducting mass grave excavations, applying forensic DNA identification to establish victim identity, and building the evidentiary record needed for international criminal prosecutions. The unit works alongside international tribunals, hybrid courts, and national prosecutors to ensure that forensic evidence meets the standards required for successful accountability proceedings.

Key Functions

Mass Grave Investigation

Conducting forensic excavation and documentation of mass graves — applying archaeological and forensic standards to recover, document, and preserve human remains and associated evidence for accountability proceedings.

Forensic DNA Identification

Applying forensic DNA analysis to identify victims of mass atrocities — collecting ante-mortem reference samples from families, conducting post-mortem profiling, and achieving positive identifications for family notification.

Tribunal Evidence Support

Supporting international criminal tribunals and hybrid courts with forensic evidence — expert witness testimony, evidence packaging to international standards, and chain of custody documentation for prosecution use.

Core Capabilities

Mass grave excavation and documentation
Forensic DNA identification
War crimes evidence collection
International tribunal support
Victim identification and family notification
Chain of custody evidence management

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