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Diarra Dime Labille

lines on the record: 40
first: 2020-12-10
most recent: 2021-05-25
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“The Council should call for cooperation with fact-finding missions, commissions of inquiry and international criminal justice instruments, first and foremost the International Criminal Court, for the most serious crimes. We also reiterate our call for better use of the sanctions tool for those responsible for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, including violence against children and sexual violence.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“Next, the Council must therefore remain mobilized to ensure that parties respect their obligations under international humanitarian law; that is a priority. The increase in attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel in the context of the pandemic, even as people need them more than ever, is particularly worrying. These attacks must not go unpunished. In addition, the call for humanitarian action, made by France and Germany in September 2019, highlights concrete commitments that States can make to better respect international humanitarian law. We encourage all Member States to endorse this call, which is now supported by 47 Member States and the European Union. Finally, the contribution of the Council to the fight against impunity must be strengthened, so that the protection of civilians is more effective.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“Equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is essential, especially as people affected by conflict risk being left behind. We reiterate the importance of safe and unhindered humanitarian access in order to facilitate vaccination campaigns, in accordance with resolution 2565 (2021). The protection of civilians remains at the heart of peacekeeping operations, which must implement their mandate by taking into account the analysis of threats against civilians, including threats of sexual and gender-based violence and threats of serious violations against civilians. the children. It is essential that United Nations missions be provided with sufficient human resources and capacities to meet these specific needs.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“As the Secretary-General describes in his report (S/2021/423), forced displacement, famine and food insecurity, as well as medical and humanitarian shortages, have weighed on civilians in conflict areas. This is especially true for vulnerable or marginalized communities. The adverse consequences of climate change and environmental degradation also require an urgent collective response. The past year has seen escalating violence against children and sexual and gender-based violence, as well as violations of international humanitarian law. Attacks on the press and journalists have remained high. We have a collective responsibility to meet these protection needs. We continue to support the Secretary-General’s call for a cessation of hostilities in order to facilitate the fight against the pandemic.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“I thank China for organizing this debate and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock and Mr. Maurer for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Nemat. I have three points to develop. First, we have made the same observation for several years — civilian populations continue to pay the price of conflicts every day, especially in Syria, the Tigray region of Ethiopia, Burma and Yemen. We certainly welcome the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Gaza, but lasting arrangements must be put in place to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire and protect civilians. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has aggravated ongoing conflicts, exacerbating inequalities and heightening risks to civilians, resulting in a critical increase in humanitarian needs.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“It will also remain mobilized in the search for a political solution in Libya, alongside its European partners and Libya’s neighbours.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“While prevention efforts cannot replace the work of the judiciary, we recall that several proposals for the imposition of sanctions are under consideration by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). The effectiveness of the fight against impunity will also depend on progress in the political process in Libya. To that end, respect for the ceasefire, the holding of elections on 24 December and the immediate deployment of the monitoring mechanism decided on by the Libyans and the Security Council are crucial. At the same time, we call for the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries and for strict compliance with the arms embargo. France will continue to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and to mobilize the Security Council to that end.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“The enforced disappearances and the sexual violence reported by the Office are equally unacceptable. There should be no doubt that anyone inciting or committing such crimes today is liable to be prosecuted. The assistance provided to the Office of the Prosecutor by international and regional organizations, as well as by representatives of civil society, is valuable. The increased cooperation between the Court and the Libyan courts, in accordance with the principle of complementarity, must be supported. We also count on the full cooperation of the fact-finding mission established by the Human Rights Council with the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“However, France remains deeply concerned by the non-execution of the arrest warrants issued by the Court. The death of the alleged perpetrators of the most serious crimes cannot be considered justice for the victims. France urges all States, whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute, to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor. Fugitives must be brought to justice without further delay. Where the death of fugitives is reported, the States concerned must provide proof of death. The most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 must all be investigated and prosecuted, including crimes committed by Da’esh and crimes against migrants and refugees. We are also deeply concerned about cases of arbitrary detentions and inhumane detention conditions.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“With regard to the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), France recalls that the fight against impunity is one of the key elements in the resolution of the conflict and reconciliation among the Libyan parties. The transitional Government of National Unity has an essential role to play. We look forward to its full cooperation with the Court, as well as with United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Access to all of Libya’s territory must be guaranteed and secure in order to carry out independent, impartial and credible investigations. In that regard, we note with satisfaction the recent missions carried out by the Office of the Prosecutor, including to Tarhouna, where full light must be shed on the atrocities that were committed there.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and briefing. France reaffirms its full support for the International Criminal Court, which must be able to act independently and impartially within the framework defined by the Rome Statute. The Office of the Prosecutor must be able to exercise its prerogatives without hindrance or obstruction. In that regard, we welcome the recent announcement by the United States authorities of the lifting of the sanctions against Ms. Bensouda and Mr. Mochochoko. That decision is excellent news for all those committed to the fight against impunity, multilateralism and an international order based on the rule of law. It should pave the way for a new chapter in the cooperation between the United States and the Court.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“To prevent Da’esh, in all its forms, from resurging, the Security Council must remain engaged and continue to support the efforts of the Iraqi authorities, including to prosecute the most serious crimes.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“It is important to recall the United Nations consistent position of non- transmission of material in the context of legal proceedings involving the possibility of a death sentence, wheresoever it may be. We encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue in their efforts to finalize the legislative framework to bring members of Da’esh to justice, in accordance with the highest human rights standards and principles. In conclusion, the fight against the impunity for all perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide committed in Iraq by Da’esh is imperative for stabilization, reconstruction and reconciliation not only for the Yazidis, as Nadia Murad highlighted, but for the Iraqi people as a whole.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“In this regard, France welcomes the strengthening of collaboration between UNITAD and the national coordinating committee established by the Government of Iraq as well as the finalization of the agreement on facilitating information-sharing on financial crimes committed by Da’esh. Improving Iraqi judicial authorities’ understanding of the mandate of UNITAD, as defined by resolution 2379 (2017), of 21 September 2017, is crucial. We welcome the participation of UNITAD in training Iraqi investigating judges on international criminal law and on developing case files and prosecutions against members of Da’esh for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“The pandemic has given new relevance to the strategy developed by the Special Adviser and his Team, harnessing technological tools to deliver on its mandate, including through artificial intelligence. We commend the efficiency of the team, which has been able to deal with a rapidly growing body of evidence in the digitization project, with the participation of the Iraqi authorities. We believe that the progress achieved and UNITAD’s success are indeed the results of the very good cooperation that exists with Iraq and all its communities, including religious communities.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We encourage UNITAD to continue the open investigation into the development and use against civilian populations of chemical and biological weapons by Da’esh in Iraq between 2014 and 2016, as well as the implementation of the joint mass grave-excavation strategy. The situation of victims, including victims of sexual and gender-based violence, is fundamentally important. We welcome the efforts of the Special Adviser and the Team to provide psychological support to victims, survivors and witnesses alike. Despite the challenges of the coronavirus disease, UNITAD has found a way to achieve results by implementing creative and innovative solutions.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“I welcome the presence of the Ambassador of Iraq, which once again reflects Iraq’s commitment to working closely with the international community and UNITAD to ensure justice for all victims of crimes committed by Da’esh on Iraqi territory. Regarding the sixth report, France take note of the significant progress achieved by the Special Adviser’s Team since he briefed the Council on 10 December 2020 (see S/2020/1193). We are referring to the completion of evidence collection in both the initial cases opened by UNITAD — on the attacks against the Yazidi community in the Sinjar region, and on the mass killing of young military cadets at the Tikrit Air Academy.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“France wishes to thank Special Adviser Karim Khan and his team for their sixth report (S/2021/419) and to congratulate him on his work over recent years leading the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), as well as on his election to serve as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. We sincerely wish him every success and assure him of France’s support in the context of that future endeavour. We thank Nadia Murad for her courageous testimony and her call for justice to be done by all victims of Da’esh, including the Yazidis.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“France hopes that the Court and the Council will continue to work together, within the framework defined by the Charter, to provide responses to today’s challenges, which are also potential sources of conflict in future. There is no shortage of topics — health, the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes, and, of course, environmental protection and the fight against climate change. That is to be expected. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate to the Court and all its members and staff our gratitude for the work it has done.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the adoption this week by the General Assembly of resolution 75/129, co-sponsored by France, which establishes a trust fund for the Judicial Fellowship Programme. That initiative will enhance the geographical and linguistic diversity of the participants in the programme, who will be selected solely on the basis of merit and talent. France will make a financial contribution to the fund as soon as it is set up, which we hope will happen quickly. I would also like to reiterate the importance that France, like many partners, attaches to the proper representation of the principal legal traditions and respect for the Court’s language regime, which contribute to the quality of its work and the legitimacy of its decisions. We congratulate the five judges elected this fall, who reflect that valuable diversity.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“As a permanent member of the Security Council, France attaches paramount importance to the Court. France has consented to the Court’s jurisdiction by concluding numerous treaties that include arbitration clauses to that effect. That is, for example, the case of the Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which established the Court’s jurisdiction in the case relating to immunities and criminal proceedings that gave rise to the judgment of 11 December. France is also the only State to date to have agreed in practice the procedure for accepting a request made by another State, also known as forum prorogatum. Moreover, France supports the Court’s operations.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“First of all, the Security Council must take into account the fact that parties to a legal dispute should generally submit it to the Court in accordance with its Statute. Once the Court has rendered a decision, the Council can then intervene to ensure its full implementation. In that regard, the absence of a referral to the Council under Article 94, paragraph 2, of the Charter tends to demonstrate the authority of the Court’s judgments. The binding scope of decisions also applies to orders. Finally, the Council, like the General Assembly, may refer matters to the Court when legal questions arise in the course of its work that require clarification. Those opinions are intended to provide a better understanding of international law and are not a substitute for judgments in resolving bilateral disputes.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“While there have been many examples over the past 75 years, we can recall the decisive contribution of the Court to the resolution of border disputes, particularly on the African continent. For its part, the Security Council adopts resolutions that are binding on States. It exercises its functions within the framework of the Charter of the United Nations, the summit of an international order based on law. That is the case when we establish peacekeeping operations, fight against impunity by referring situations to the International Criminal Court, authorize the delivery of humanitarian aid or decide on measures against proliferation. The Court has had the opportunity to clarify the law on several of those issues. The Charter enshrines not only the missions but also the links between the two organs.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank President Yusuf for his briefing, and South Africa for putting this public debate on our agenda. At this time of challenges for multilateralism and international law, the Security Council must reaffirm how essential the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, remains as a major institution for peace and the international legal order. The mandates of the Court and the Council are complementary for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Court’s decisions contribute to the pacification of relations between States and help them to reach a solution when other means of peaceful settlement of disputes fail.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“The creation of the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office on 1 July 2019, as a specialized prosecutor’s office that includes responsibility for combating crimes against humanity and war crimes, has allowed for the allocation of two additional prosecutor’s posts. Finally, no lasting reconciliation can take place without the acknowledgement of crimes and responsibilities. We consider unacceptable the denial of crimes and the glorification of those who are responsible for genocide and war crimes and have been convicted by international criminal tribunals after impartial and independent proceedings. In a year commemorating the terrible events related to the conflicts of the 1990s in the Western Balkans, we renew our call to all those responsible to refrain from statements denying the crimes committed.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“We regret that some partners still refuse to do so, in spite of the numerous appeals from the Prosecutor and many Member States, relayed in the Council. With regard to cases referred to national jurisdictions, France reaffirms its full mobilization to bring the Prosecutor v. Laurent Bucyibaruta case to a conclusion within a reasonable time frame. In particular, our objective remains to ensure that no crime of genocide will go unpunished, which has notably resulted in the strengthening of the judicial resources devoted to the prosecution of participants in the genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda who reside in France.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“Following his arrest in France — the result of close international cooperation — that trial will be another important moment for the victims, national reconciliation in Rwanda and international criminal justice. We have taken note of Mr. Kabuga’s initial appearance on 11 November at The Hague, where the accused was temporarily transferred pending a new judicial decision. Our priority remains ensuring that justice is served as soon as possible. We know that the Prosecutor’s team based in Kigali is fully mobilized to move proceedings forward. Following the confirmation of the death of Mr. Augustin Bizimana, it is of the utmost importance that the six suspects still at large be brought before the courts. To that end, we once again urge States to cooperate fully with the Mechanism, in accordance with their international obligations.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“In return, it is incumbent upon the Mechanism to continue the concerted efforts of the two Branches, at The Hague and in Arusha. The reporting period was marked by the health crisis. However, pending legal proceedings have moved forward, given that three important rulings — in the Prosecutor v. Stanišić and Simatović, Prosecutor v. Turinabo et al. and Prosecutor v. Ratko Mladić cases — could be issued as early as the end of the first half of 2021. We welcome the adaptability demonstrated by the Mechanism‘s three organs and its staff in order to ensure the continuity and coherence of their activities. The trial in the Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga case is also expected to begin next year.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“I thank President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their reports and briefings. We welcome their reappointment under resolution 2529 (2020), which renews the mandate of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for two years. We also welcome the appointment of Mr. Abubacarr Tambadou as Registrar. We assure them of France’s full support for their efforts to combat impunity and preserve the legacy of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. In order to carry out all of its activities on two continents, the Mechanism must have adequate financial resources. By contributing more than $4 million per year, France actively plays its part.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“The fight against the impunity of all perpetrators of crimes must be fully integrated into efforts to stabilize, rebuild and reconcile all components of Iraqi society, which are the key to preventing any resurgence of Da’esh. The creation of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant S/2020/1193 (UNITAD)-Non-Governmental Organization dialogue forum, which allows for the involvement of all communities, is essential in this regard. The Council must remain mobilized to prevent the resurgence of Da’esh in all its forms, by continuing its support for the efforts of the Iraqi authorities to meet these challenges and by helping UNITAD to make its work sustainable.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“In this respect, it is important to recall the consistent position of the United Nations regarding the non-transmission of evidence in judicial proceedings that could result in the death penalty, regardless of locale. Cooperation is also crucial with the relevant United Nations mechanisms, in particular the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, which has an important expanded mandate to strengthen the rule of law and the protection of human rights. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that France remains fully committed, alongside Iraqis, in the fight against Da’esh in all its aspects, including within the global coalition against Da’esh.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“France will continue to support these efforts to enable victims to obtain justice, while being protected. We also welcome the important and good cooperation between the Investigative Team and the Iraqi authorities, in particular the Iraqi judicial authorities. The dialogue initiated with the Iraqi authorities is very positive. We hope that it will enrich the Team’s database. Progress on national legislation to enable the prosecution of members of Da’esh suspected of committing international crimes is essential and demonstrates the commitment of the Iraqi authorities. The ultimate goal is the use of evidence in trials involving the members of Da’esh, in accordance with United Nations principles and best practices.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“As stated by the Special Adviser, despite the Team having to work under the difficult circumstances caused by the health crisis, interviews with witnesses and survivors continued via video-teleconference. And, thanks to digital technology, secure tools, such as the platform allowing witnesses and survivors to submit information remotely, were developed, which is a positive step forward. The continued digitization of evidence is equally crucial. Lastly, it is also important that work on the exhumation of mass graves, in particular at the sites mentioned, be able to continue, following the suspension of activities at the beginning of the year due to the coronavirus disease. The analysis on mass graves is essential in order to shed full light on the facts and hold accountable those responsible — before Iraqi courts or in third countries.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Special Adviser of the Investigative Team established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), Mr. Karim Khan, for his briefing and commend all the work conducted in recent months under difficult circumstances. I also welcome the presence of the Iraqi Ambassador, which is a sign that the international community and Iraq work hand in hand to fight impunity, in response to Iraq’s request to the Council. I would like to begin by reviewing the progress made by the Team over the past few months. As we can see, the Investigative Team is fully capable of conducting the task entrusted to it by the Council in resolution 2379 (2017) — to collect, preserve and store evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of genocide committed by Da’esh in Iraq.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“France reaffirms its full support for the Court, which must be able to act independently and impartially within the framework defined by the Rome Statute.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“France condemns in the strongest possible terms the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, in particular gender-based and sexual violence, the victims of which are mostly minors. We are pleased that, under the leadership of Prosecutor Bensouda, the prosecution of sexual and gender-based crimes has become a priority for her Office. A permanent and universal criminal court is more necessary than ever to bring the perpetrators of the most serious crimes to justice and to break the cycles of impunity and violence at work in too many crisis situations. The International Criminal Court is the cornerstone of the fight against impunity at the international level. It plays an essential role within the multilateral system.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“Lastly, the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur has deteriorated over the period covered by the report, marked by the death of some 100 civilians and the displacement of tens of thousands of people, the vast majority of them women and children. We encourage the Sudanese authorities to continue to implement their national plan for the protection of civilians, today with the support of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and tomorrow with the assistance of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, particularly with regard to reporting on human rights violations and strengthening the capacity of the Sudanese police.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“Such access is essential if the Court is to fulfil its mandate and bring justice to the victims of crimes against humanity and war crimes. France takes note of the progress of the proceedings in the case against Mr. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, and calls on the Sudanese authorities to welcome the Court’s requests for cooperation. Secondly, while complementarity remains a cardinal principle, the execution of the four outstanding arrest warrants is crucial. France welcomes the continued dialogue between the Court and the Sudanese authorities in order to examine all the possibilities offered by the Rome Statute.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“We welcome the legislative initiative of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, which allows for better cooperation with the Court, and the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan , which also provides for stipulations to that effect. The conclusion expected shortly of a memorandum of understanding between the Court and the Sudanese authorities will complete the legal framework necessary for the implementation of that new initiative. We are therefore delighted that the Prosecutor was able to visit Khartoum in October for the first time in 10 years. Those positive developments should now lead to concrete progress on the ground, in response to the Court’s requests. First of all, access for investigators in Darfur, under satisfactory security conditions, must be quickly and freely granted.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and presentation, which once again confirms the relevance of the mission entrusted to the International Criminal Court in Darfur. The fight against impunity is one of the key elements of the transition in the Sudan, which France actively supports. Indeed, the prosecution and conviction of the perpetrators of the most serious crimes contribute to the restoration of democratic life and reconciliation in the country. We cannot emphasize enough that without justice, the building of a just and lasting peace in the region is not possible. The Office of the Prosecutor must therefore be able to exercise its prerogatives without hindrance or obstruction.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source