Title: The situation in Sudan: the ICC determined to continue its investigations in Darfur
Introduction :
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, gave an exclusive interview to France 24. At the heart of the discussions, the crisis situation in Sudan and ongoing investigations in the Darfur region. In this article, we return to the statements of the prosecutor and the determination of the ICC to shed light on the violence perpetrated in Sudan since 2005.
1. A responsibility towards the Sudanese people:
Prosecutor Karim Khan highlights the ICC’s responsibility to shed light on events that have taken place in Sudan since 2005, as well as the recent surge in violence. However, he deplores the lack of cooperation from the Sudanese authorities, in particular General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane and General Hemedti, who did not provide documents or witnesses.
2. A determination to move towards the truth:
Despite these obstacles, the prosecutor affirms the determination of the ICC to continue its investigations. He wants to raise awareness among the population of Sudan, Darfur and refugees in Chad about the importance of decisions taken in New York and not feeling invisible in the eyes of the international community. He also announces his intention to travel to Chad and, if possible, to Sudan, to better understand the situation on the ground.
3. Empty promises:
Karim Khan expresses his frustration with the words spoken before the Security Council and the promises made to the Sudanese people since 2005, which he says “ring hollow”. It displays its collective shame towards the international community for not having acted more decisively in the last twenty years. According to him, impunity has fueled the crisis and it is time to show more determination and commitment to justice.
Conclusion :
The situation in Sudan and Darfur remains worrying, but the ICC shows its determination to continue its investigations despite the obstacles encountered. The people of Sudan, Darfur and refugees must know that their voices are taken into account and that the international community is not abandoning them. Now is the time to put words into action and end the impunity surrounding the crisis in Sudan. The credibility of international justice is at stake, and it is essential that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.