War crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan
War crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan
the International Criminal Court (ICC) declared on Thursday that war crimes and crimes against humanity continue Years of civil war, be committed. This was said by the deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan before the UN Security Council.
Humanitarian crisis in Darfur
nazhat shameem Khan told the United Nations Security Council that the extent of suffering and the Humanitarian crisis in Darfur " HONSENTS AND HILITYS as well as humanitarian convoys and other civilian infrastructures are targeted.
effects on the civilian population
"People are deprived of water and food," she said. "Rape and sexual violence are used as weapons. Entertaining kidnapping of the extortion of ransom or for reinforcement of armed groups have become common practice." At the same time, Khan warned the most powerful apparatus of the UN: "We should not make ourselves illusions. The situation can still worsen."
The conflict in Sudan
The conflict in sudan brach in mid -April 2023 when the long -lasting tensions between the armed forces and the paramilitary leaders in the capital of Khartum were released and on others Regions, including Darfur, spread. According to the UN agencies, around 40,000 people have died and almost 13 million were sold, including to other countries.
ICC investigated against warlords
The chief bank lag of the ICC, Karim Khan, informed the Security Council in January that there were indications that indicate that both the government armed forces and the paramilitary rapid support force could commit war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide in Darfur. Shortly before the change of office in January, the bid administration found that the RSF and its allies are committed.
Investigations and evidence
Karim Khan temporarily resigned from his position as the chief of chief of the ICC, while an investigation into categorically denied. The deputy prosecutor Shameem Khan, who is not related to Karim Khan, emphasized that the ICC has followed the reports about the catastrophic situation in Norddarfur in recent weeks.
judicial conclusions
"On the basis of our independent investigations, the position of our office is clear: We have sufficient reasons to assume that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Darfur and continue to be committed," said Khan before the council. This conclusion is based on documentary, testimony and digital evidence that ICC investors collected in the past six months, including in refugee camps in neighboring Chad. A total of over 7000 evidence has been collected so far.
The pursuit of justice
Khan emphasized the council and victims that the ICC considered the situation in Darfur "of the highest importance" and cannot be discouraged until justice is guaranteed for the perpetrators. Two decades ago, Darfur became a synonym for genocide and war crimes, in particular by the notorious Janjawed Arab militias, which have taken action against population groups that identify as central or East African. Up to 300,000 people were killed and 2.7 million forced to flee.
The future of justice in Darfur
Khan continued to explain that those who commit "unimaginable atrocities against the population" in Darfur should know that they may feel impressive, but Janjawed leader Ali Kushayb is currently on trial and the ICC hopes that this will be the first process of many. "However, we also bear the obligation to confuse the court," added Khan. "I cannot provide any further details about our progress or specific desired results. I can only assure you that the progress we have made is specific, positive and significant."
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