Darfur: ICC Prosecutor Urges Immediate Action to Address Atrocities
January 27, 2025
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim Khan QC, has issued an urgent appeal for immediate action to address the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan.
Khan’s appeal comes amidst growing concerns about the escalating violence and human rights violations in the region. According to the UN, over 300,000 people have been killed and more than 2.5 million have been displaced since the conflict began in 2003.
In a statement released today, Khan said that he was “deeply concerned” about the ongoing reports of mass killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement. He emphasized that the perpetrators of these crimes must be held accountable.
“The world cannot stand by while these atrocities continue,” Khan said. “Urgent action is needed to bring an end to the violence and to provide justice for the victims.”
The ICC has been investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur since 2005. In 2009, the Court issued an arrest warrant for former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is accused of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
However, al-Bashir has remained at large and the Sudanese government has refused to cooperate with the ICC. This has hindered the Court’s ability to prosecute those responsible for the atrocities in Darfur.
In his statement, Khan urged the international community to support the ICC’s efforts to bring the perpetrators of the Darfur atrocities to justice. He also called on Sudan to cooperate with the Court and to take steps to end the violence.
“It is time for the international community to act,” Khan said. “We must not allow the suffering of the people of Darfur to continue.”
The ICC’s appeal comes as the United States and European Union are considering imposing sanctions on Sudan in response to the ongoing atrocities in Darfur. The UN Security Council is also considering referring the situation in Darfur to the ICC for prosecution.
Human rights organizations have welcomed the ICC Prosecutor’s appeal and called on the international community to take immediate action to address the crisis in Darfur.
“The people of Darfur have suffered for far too long,” said Ida Sawyer, Deputy Africa Director at Amnesty International. “The world must act now to end the violence and to bring the perpetrators of these atrocities to justice.”
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