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The series contains exhibits that were admitted during the Akayesu case (ICTR-96-4).

An exhibit was a record which was formally admitted into evidence by a Chamber.

Each exhibit was given an exhibit number which comprised: a prefix identifying the source of the exhibit; a number; and, sometimes, an additional letter to identify parts of the exhibit (e.g. translations). The most common prefixes were 'P' for Prosecution exhibits and 'D' for Defence exhibits. Exhibits which were introduced in court, rather than tendered before the court was in session, were given a 'C' prefix.

The date of an exhibit was the date on which it was admitted by the Chamber. This was generally not the date on which the record itself was created.

In the Akayesu case, exhibits were admitted during the trial proceedings. Examples include: maps; photographs, including photographs of traditional weapons; sketches; video recordings and clips; identity cards; cartoon publications; and expert reports and statements.

Trial exhibits

During the trial, exhibits were numbered continuously from exhibit number 1. The first defence exhibit was given exhibit number 135 following prosecution exhibit number 134.

P1 – P145A (prosecution exhibits)

D135 – D155 (Akayesu defence exhibits)