On the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, gave an exclusive interview to France 24. This meeting was an opportunity for him to take stock of the crisis situation in Sudan and the new investigations opened by the ICC in the Darfur region.
The attorney general stressed the ICC’s responsibility to examine events in Sudan since 2005. But he also spoke of the surge in violence that has occurred since last April. Unfortunately, despite promises made and speeches made, no cooperation was obtained from Sudanese officials during recent discussions in New York.
Karim Khan is determined to shed light on this situation. He is aware of the impact of the decisions taken and the promises made to the Sudanese population, Darfur and refugees in Chad. He even plans to visit these regions in the coming months.
The Attorney General also expressed his regret over the lack of action by the international community in the face of this crisis. He deplored the climate of impunity that has reigned for too long and admitted his own shame at collective inaction over the past 20 years.
It is time to take concrete steps to put an end to this situation. Words are no longer enough, concrete actions are needed to provide justice to victims and put an end to impunity. The ICC will continue to investigate and do everything possible to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable.
The subject of Sudan and Darfur is of paramount importance, and it is essential that the international community mobilizes to support the efforts of the ICC and to find lasting solutions to this crisis. The events currently unfolding have a direct impact on the lives of thousands of people and cannot be ignored.
It is time to take action and ensure justice is done. The international community has a collective responsibility in this matter and can no longer afford to remain passive. The victims of Sudan and Darfur deserve to have their voices heard and those responsible for these crimes brought to justice.