Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities
27 January 2025
The Hague, Netherlands – The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan QC, has today called for immediate action to address the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan.
In a statement, Khan said that he was “deeply concerned” by the reports of widespread human rights violations and abuses in the region, including killings, rape, torture, and forced displacement. He said that these crimes may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes.
“The people of Darfur have suffered unimaginably for far too long,” Khan said. “They deserve justice and accountability for the crimes that have been committed against them.”
The ICC has been investigating the situation in Darfur since 2005. In 2007, the Court issued arrest warrants for former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and two other Sudanese officials for their alleged role in the crimes committed in Darfur. However, al-Bashir and the other officials remain at large.
Khan said that the ICC is determined to continue its investigation and prosecution of the crimes committed in Darfur. He called on the Sudanese government to cooperate with the Court and to surrender al-Bashir and the other wanted individuals.
“The ICC is committed to fighting impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community,” Khan said. “We will not rest until the people of Darfur have received the justice they deserve.”
The Sudanese government has denied the allegations of atrocities in Darfur and has accused the ICC of being politically motivated. The government has also refused to cooperate with the Court and has not surrendered al-Bashir or the other wanted individuals.
The situation in Darfur remains complex and challenging. The conflict has displaced millions of people and has created a humanitarian crisis. The ICC’s investigation and prosecution of the crimes committed in Darfur is an important step towards ending the impunity and bringing justice to the victims.
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