Since its inception, it has served 28 indictments on 48 people. Five accused have already been found, or pleaded, guilty on counts involving genocide. All five have been sentenced. Appeals are pending from all of these judgements or sentences. Mali became the first State to conclude an agreement on enforcing the sentences of the Tribunal.
Negotiations are under way with other States for the conclusion of further such agreements.
On 3 November 1998, the General Assembly elected nine judges to the Tribunal's Trial Chambers.