UN Security Council Statement on ICC Report on Darfur Crimes

ICC Report on Darfur

• 🌍 The statement is delivered on behalf of state parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), including France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Sierra Leone.
• 👏 Gratitude is extended to Deputy Prosecutor Nazat Shamin Khan and the ICC office for their first report to the UN Security Council on the situation in Darfur.
• 💡 The ICC office has confirmed reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been and continue to be committed in Darfur, based on extensive evidence.

ICC's Investigative Efforts and Challenges

• 🚀 The ICC's proactive investigative approach, including operations in eastern Chad and Port Sudan, is commended for strengthening connections with affected populations and advancing dialogue.
• 🤝 Sudanese authorities are noted for their cooperation, but are urged to enhance assistance by constructively engaging regarding the arrest of suspects subject to ICC arrest warrants.
• ⚠️ Significant operational hurdles impede the ICC's mandate, including declining responsiveness to assistance requests, security constraints limiting access, witness protection concerns, and resource limitations.

Call for International Cooperation

• 🌐 All states and relevant actors are called upon to support the ICC office in addressing challenges through collaborative efforts, fulfilling obligations under the Rome Statute and Security Council Resolution 1593.
• ⚖️ International cooperation is fundamental to ensuring justice for victims and upholding the rule of law.
• 🛡️ The statement reaffirms unwavering commitment to the ICC as an independent and impartial judicial institution, defending its integrity against threats.