Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities
27 January 2025 12:00
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim A.A. Khan QC, today urged the international community to take immediate action to address the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan.
In a statement released today, Khan said that he was “deeply concerned” about the recent reports of mass atrocities in Darfur, including the killing of civilians, sexual violence, and the destruction of property.
“These atrocities constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes,” said Khan. “They cannot be tolerated. The international community must act now to stop these crimes and to hold the perpetrators to account.”
Khan said that the ICC was actively investigating the situation in Darfur and that he was “determined” to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice.
“I urge the Government of Sudan to cooperate fully with the ICC investigation,” said Khan. “I also call on the international community to support the ICC’s work and to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are held accountable.”
The ICC is an independent, international court that investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The ICC was established in 2002 and is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Darfur has been plagued by conflict since 2003, when rebel groups launched an uprising against the Sudanese government. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and the displacement of millions more.
The ICC has been investigating the situation in Darfur since 2005. In 2009, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Bashir has not been arrested and remains in power in Sudan.
In 2010, the ICC issued arrest warrants for two other Sudanese officials, Ahmed Haroun and Ali Kushayb. Haroun was arrested in 2017 and is currently on trial at the ICC. Kushayb remains at large.
The ICC’s investigation in Darfur is ongoing. The ICC is currently investigating 10 individuals in connection with the conflict in Darfur.
Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities
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