The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council
27 January 2025
The UK has today reiterated its call for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to play a key role in ensuring that those responsible for crimes committed in Darfur are held accountable.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Sudan, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador James Roscoe, said:
“The UK remains deeply concerned about the ongoing impunity for the perpetrators of the atrocities committed in Darfur. The ICC has a key role to play in ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”
“The UK calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the ICC and to ensure that it has the resources it needs to carry out its mandate effectively.”
“We also call on the Government of Sudan to take all necessary steps to prevent further atrocities and to provide justice and reparation to the victims of the conflict in Darfur.”
The ICC is an independent, international court that investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. It was established in 2002 by the Rome Statute, which has been ratified by 123 states, including the UK.
The ICC has been investigating crimes committed in Darfur since 2005, and has issued arrest warrants for a number of individuals, including former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. However, al-Bashir and other suspects remain at large.
The UK has been a strong supporter of the ICC since its inception, and has provided financial and other support to the court. The UK also played a key role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the ICC.
The UK is committed to promoting international justice and accountability for crimes committed in Darfur. The UK believes that the ICC has a key role to play in ensuring that those responsible for these crimes are held accountable.
The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
UK News and communications a new article on 2025-01-27 21:35 titled “The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
64