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Dime-Labille

lines on the record: 121
first: 2021-06-08
most recent: 2023-12-12
sittings or episodes: 22
sources: un-security-council

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“We remain deeply concerned about denials of the commission of crimes and about hate speech and the glorification of perpetrators of genocide and war criminals convicted by international criminal tribunals following impartial and independent proceedings.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Significant decisions will have to be made about a number of issues, including assistance to national jurisdictions, the protection of victims and witnesses, the management of archives and the monitoring of the execution of sentences. On that last point, we note with concern that the Mechanism continues to face difficulties with the relocation both of acquitted persons and convicted persons who have served their sentences, who all need to be successfully resettled. We welcome the contribution made by the President of the Mechanism to the adoption in Paris on 15 May of the Ethical Principles for International Criminal Judges, part of the Ethica project, which France supports. Finally, we want to repeat the following, which is key.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcomed the arrest on 24 May of Fulgence Kayishema, thanks to collaboration between the Office of the Prosecutor and the authorities of South Africa and other countries. His arrest exemplifies efficient and effective international cooperation in combating impunity. We welcome the efforts made to rationalize the Mechanism’s activities, and we are pleased that it is actively planning its future as a truly residual institution. In that regard, we welcome the President’s presentation of a framework of operations in response to the Security Council’s request to identify possible avenues and receive recommendations from the Office of Internal Oversight Services in order to develop scenarios for the future.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Those last two cases mark the conclusion of the Mechanism’s judicial phase. France urges all States to cooperate with the Mechanism in accordance with their international obligations, and to support it in its activities in order to deliver justice to the victims and promote reconciliation. We regret that certain partners have continued to refuse to do so, despite repeated appeals from the President of the Mechanism, its Chief Prosecutor and many Member States, supported by the Council. It is imperative that the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) be brought to justice. Only two fugitives indicted by the ICTR now remain, the Prosecutor having confirmed on 14 November the death of Aloys Ndimbati, who had been wanted for nearly 20 years.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“The Security Council must continue to support its activities. With regard to the former Yugoslavia, the handing down of the appeal judgment in the Stanišić and Simatović case on 31 May marked a crucial point in the Mechanism’s judicial activity. And for the victims, it represents a victory of justice over impunity. With regard to Rwanda, in their decision of 6 June the judges of the Trial Chamber concluded that Mr. Kabuga, who was arrested in France in 2020 and handed over to the Mechanism, was not fit to stand trial. On 7 August, the Mechanism’s Appeals Chamber requested a stay of the proceedings and referred the matter back to the Trial Chamber, which on 8 September suspended proceedings sine die. We still encourage the Mechanism to find ways to respond to the victims’ quest for justice.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank President Graciela Gatti Santana and Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their detailed briefings. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank Gabon for the outstanding work that was carried out by the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, in particular Mrs. Annette Andrée Onanga, who truly guided our work and was a true leader. We would follow her lead anywhere — even to Gabon, if necessary. France commends the Mechanism’s efforts to carry out its mandate, whether in concluding trials, arresting indicted fugitives or assisting national jurisdictions in prosecuting the perpetrators of international crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Combating impunity for all perpetrators of crimes is vital to the stabilization, recovery and reconciliation of the Iraqi people as a whole. That is why in January 2022 France established a joint investigation team with Sweden, under the auspices of Eurojust, regarding crimes perpetrated against the Yazidi people, and is cooperating with UNITAD in that regard. Lastly, France reiterates its commitment to fighting terrorism and impunity. As we have often pointed out, the threat posed by Da’esh has not vanished. Alongside our partners, specifically the Global Coalition against Da’esh, which will meet tomorrow at the ministerial level in Riyadh, France will continue to stand with Iraq in the fight against terrorism.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“We will study the recommendations that the Secretary-General will submit in January pursuant to resolution 2697 (2023) carefully. France urges all States to support UNITAD’s work. We are proud to support it through voluntary contributions and technical cooperation in order to assist it in its work of collecting evidence. It is also important to recall the steadfast position of the United Nations with regard to the non-transmission of evidence for legal proceedings involving the possibility of a death sentence, regardless of location. We want to remind the Council that the fate of victims should continue to be our main concern. The victim-centred approach and the gender perspective that UNITAD has adopted in all its work remain crucial.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“Evidence collected about Da’esh financing networks is also crucial. We commend the efforts under way with respect to a study on the destruction of cultural heritage. UNITAD’s commitment to Iraqi civil society and dialogue with it are crucial, helping it to collect valuable testimony that enables investigations to advance and clarifies the gravity and scope of the crimes committed by Da’esh. I would like to highlight the importance of cooperation in countering impunity related to Da’esh’s crimes. In this regard, we welcome the enhanced cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government. Awareness-raising efforts related to the mechanism’s mandate remain important. We encourage the Iraqi authorities and UNITAD to continue their dialogue, including with regard to sharing evidence with third States.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“Thanks to the efforts of UNITAD on the ground alongside Iraq’s national and local authorities, further progress has been achieved. New evidence has been collected on crimes perpetrated by Da’esh, particularly crimes committed against the various religious communities, but also those perpetrated using chemical weapons. We applaud UNITAD’s drafting of a thematic report on sexual and gender-based violence and welcome the progress made in dealing with crimes committed against children, specifically girls, some of whom have been victims of forced marriage or sexual slavery. We welcome the collection of digital data related to the online activities of Da’esh, and the continued efforts to digitize the evidence needed for investigations. That progress is crucial to preventing the loss or deterioration of evidence and should be continued.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“Ms. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to take this opportunity to wish you every success during your country’s presidency of the Security Council, Sir. I thank the Special Adviser for his briefing on the eleventh report of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD). I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq at today’s meeting, which shows Iraq’s commitment to cooperating with the international community and UNITAD so that justice is delivered for all of the victims of the crimes perpetrated by Da’esh on its territory. We commend the work of the entire Team and reiterate our support for its efforts to help fight impunity.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“We commend the various United Nations entities, including the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, which continue to provide strong support to the Office of the Prosecutor. Finally, we urge all stakeholders in Libya to commit to a sovereign, united, stable and democratic Libya. That is essential for the country and for regional stability.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“We want to highlight the Office’s efforts to work closely with civil society organizations in the region, including by conducting a seminar on the use of the guidelines for organizations on documenting international crimes and human rights violations. We encourage that approach and the intensification of exchanges with those organizations. The most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 must all be investigated and prosecuted, including crimes committed by Da’esh and against migrants and refugees. To that end, the assistance provided to the Office of the Prosecutor by international and regional organizations and by civil society representatives present in Libya is vital. France also welcomes the coordinated investigative activities and international cooperation with third States and international agencies.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“We continue to encourage the Libyan authorities to cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor, in liaison with the new ambassador appointed from the Netherlands, in particular in ensuring access to documentation required for investigations, cooperating with the competent technical authorities, issuing visas and responding to requests for assistance from the Office. In that regard, it is worth encouraging the strengthening of the missions of the joint team for Libya and the progress made towards establishing a liaison office for the Prosecutor in Tripoli in 2024. France also welcomes the fact that the increased assistance in Libya has enabled the Office of the Prosecutor to engage more closely with victims, witnesses and the communities affected.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“My delegation takes this opportunity to express its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of that catastrophe and assures them of our full support. France notes the efforts that the Office has undertaken, despite that tragedy, to strengthen and improve cooperation with the Libyan authorities. In particular, we note the progress achieved by the Office in relation to detention centres and crimes against migrants, which was made possible through that close cooperation. The arrest and prosecution of key suspects linked to crimes against migrants in Libya by the competent national authorities, including on the basis of information, evidence and guidelines provided by the Office of the Prosecutor, is commendable.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“With regard to the four main lines of investigation under that strategy, France welcomes the positive indicators and the progress reported, particularly concerning the line of investigation into crimes committed during operations from 2014 to 2020, which is nearing completion. We note that the Office expects to be able to present in its next report a potential road map for the completion of its activities in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). Combating impunity for the crimes committed in Libya will be possible only through active cooperation between the Court and the national authorities. In that regard, France notes the impact that the floods in September had on the Office’s fulfilment of certain operational missions.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“We reaffirm our full support to the Court and its staff in the fulfilment of their mandates and activities aimed at rendering justice to the victims of the most serious crimes under international law. In line with our consistent position, and recognizing the challenges the Court faces, France will continue to provide political, operational, human and financial support to the Court’s work. In that connection, France takes due note of the Office’s request for an increase in its budget in order to respond effectively to the risks identified in its new strategy regarding the situation in Libya, presented to the Security Council by the Prosecutor in April 2022 in his twenty-third report (see S/PV.9024), and not to hinder its ability to fulfil its mandate.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his twenty-sixth report on the situation in Libya, and I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya in the Chamber. The International Criminal Court plays an essential role in combating impunity for perpetrators of the worst atrocities and in responding to the need for justice expressed by victims, thus contributing to the integrity of a rules-based international order. We reiterate our commitment to supporting and defending the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to preserving the Statute’s integrity. In that regard, France condemns the recent cyberattack on the International Criminal Court — an unacceptable act that obstructs the proper exercise of justice.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“We call for the universalization of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, a modern international instrument protecting against violence against women, which also applies in times of armed conflict. We welcome the fact that new accessions have increased over the past two years. We have heard the Special Representative, Ms. Nau Hser Hser and Nadine loud and clear. They may rest assured that the fight against sexual violence will remain at the heart of France’s priorities in the Council. France will ensure the implementation of the resolutions on women and peace and security and the provision of adequate resources for teams on the ground.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“The full and meaningful participation of women in all decision-making, at the negotiating table and in all areas is essential to adequately guarantee the justice and reparations due to victims of sexual violence, and which are necessary to achieve reconciliation. The Council has indeed identified that need in its women and peace and security agenda, which must be implemented. Together, we must strengthen our efforts in that regard, ahead of the Summit of the Future, to be held in 2024. As I have already said, preventing sexual violence also means addressing discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes. The rise of sexist, misogynistic or homophobic hate speech increases the risk of gender- based and sexual violence. Finally, we must adopt the most protective standards in combating against violence against women.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“We support the role of the Special Representative before the sanctions committee in that regard. Thirdly, we stand with victims and survivors of sexual violence. Care must be comprehensive, and survivors must be able to access it, including when legal proceedings are inaccessible or blocked. That is why France is providing €8.2 million in funding to the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence established by Dr. Denis Mukwege and Ms. Nadia Murad. Fourthly, to prevent sexual violence and its consequences, we must strengthen women’s participation and combat gender inequalities and gender prejudices and stereotypes. The physical and psychological consequences of such violence have an impact on the societies affected and can mark several generations.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“The perpetrators of those abuses must be held accountable. The documentation efforts by the United Nations and investigations by national and international courts are indispensable in that regard. We support the strategy developed by the International Criminal Court on the issue, and we support that jurisdiction with human and financial resources. The Secretary-General’s report mentions the essential role of the deployment of specialists to protect victims and analyse and investigate sexual violence in conflict. We support those concerns being taken into account in all peace operations. The Council must also implement all the tools at its disposal, in particular, sanctions against perpetrators of sexual violence. They constitute a deterrent that must be used.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“We will continue to ensure that, in its follow-up of crises, the Security Council takes into account conflict-related sexual violence. We share the concerns expressed in the Secretary- General’s most recent annual report on sexual violence in conflict (S/2023/413). Even in 2023, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has given rise to the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and torture against women, men and children. The report also documents abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan, Burma and many other parts of the world. Earlier, we heard about the situation in Haiti in that context. France condemns the violence and expresses its solidarity with the victims. Secondly, we must collectively fight impunity. In the face of such violence, we must adopt a zero- tolerance policy.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Patten and our briefers for their unwavering commitment on the ground. I would also like to thank the United Kingdom for its leadership in, and commitment to, this important subject, as illustrated by its convening of this debate today. I commend all the States that have committed themselves to ending sexual violence and are advocating the women and peace and security agenda. I will underscore five points. First of all, I reiterate our full support for the mandate of the Special Representative. Her role of in providing early warnings and impartial documentation is essential. Human dignity and the interests of women and girls must always be prioritized.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I want to affirm that a lasting return to peace in the Sudan cannot be achieved without the involvement of all Sudanese actors. France calls for the Sudan’s political forces and civil society to engage in the ongoing discussions as soon as possible, with a view to achieving a lasting ceasefire and a political resolution to the crisis. We reaffirm our support for the efforts of the States of the region, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, and for the work of the United Nations.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We also commend the cooperation between the Office of the Prosecutor and third States, as well as with international organizations, and encourage countries in the region to continue their cooperation with the ICC, particularly to ensure that the Court can take evidence from Sudanese refugees. While the Prosecutor is carrying out essential investigative work on all abuses within his jurisdiction, including in Darfur, Libya, the Sahel and Ukraine, we reaffirm France’s support for the International Criminal Court as the only permanent international criminal jurisdiction with a universal vocation. The victims and their families, and the survivors of atrocities, know that we need the International Criminal Court and that it is an indispensable judicial body.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“While the situation of Omer Al-Bashir, Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein and Ahmed Harun has been uncertain since the beginning of the clashes in Khartoum, we encourage the Sudan to respond to the Court’s formal request to clarify their whereabouts. We once again urge Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain to immediately present himself to the Court so that he can be tried. France welcomes the continuation of the trial in the case of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, otherwise known as Ali Kushayb. We commend the important work done by the Office of the Prosecutor and the Court as a whole in handling that case. We recall that it is essential that the witnesses in that case be able to intervene without risk of reprisals and without hindrance.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“In that context, the Court’s opening of an investigation into the situation in Darfur, in line with the Security Council’s request in its resolution 1593 (2005), is essential, including with regard to the crimes committed against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. France invites the Office of the Prosecutor to continue its efforts to investigate and monitor crimes committed in the new context. The events in the Sudan have worrisome potential consequences for the conduct of the Court’s investigations. We call on the Sudanese authorities to cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor and to honour their obligations under resolution 1593 (2005), the Juba Peace Agreement and the memorandums concluded with the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“France reaffirms its solidarity with the Sudanese people, who are the main victims of the conflict. In particular, the violence in Darfur is worrisome in terms both of its scale and its community dimension. The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan has stressed that the ethnic violence that has occurred in recent years in Darfur could constitute crimes against humanity, if proved. In that regard, the information communicated today by the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the discovery of mass graves is extremely worrisome. We note the willingness to address that situation that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed in his statement. Building a lasting and inclusive peace in the region will not be possible without justice.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Khan for presenting his thirty- seventh report pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), concerning the Sudan. We welcome his willingness to renew the Office of the Prosecutor’s strategy in view of the changing context in the Sudan, and to return there as soon as the situation allows. France is very concerned about the security situation in the Sudan. We condemn the continued fighting and urge all the parties to cease hostilities and respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, including by protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian access throughout the territory. The clashes represent a tragic setback in the transition to the civilian Government that the Sudanese people desire.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we welcome the appointment of Judge Lydia N. Mugambe Ssali to the Mechanism’s roster, which represents some progress towards achieving parity in the highest judicial offices of the Mechanism.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“After trying cases relating to core crimes, the Mechanism will have to continue to perform its essential tasks, including assistance to national jurisdictions, the protection of victims and witnesses, the management of archives and monitoring of the execution of sentences. Remembrance work is also essential for reconciliation. We remain deeply concerned about the denial of the commission of crimes and the glorification of the perpetrators of genocide and war criminals convicted by international criminal tribunals following impartial and independent proceedings. We support the Mechanism’s efforts to combat revisionism in all its forms, efforts that include the President’s participation in commemoration ceremonies, the Mechanism’s awareness-raising activities, the disposal of contempt- of-court cases and the completion of legal proceedings.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“However, the fate of those who are currently in the Niger is of great concern, and France will continue to follow their fate closely. The recent judicial developments have marked the beginning of the Mechanism’s residual activities phase, which does not mean the completion of its vital activities. We welcome the President’s plan to draw up a completion plan for the Mechanism, and encourage her to pursue her efforts and work on options for the Mechanism’s future jurisdiction. We call on the other organs of the Mechanism to work in close cooperation with the President, and we are confident that she will carry out her work with the leadership she is known for.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We regret that certain partners have continued to refuse to do so, despite the repeated appeals from the President of the Mechanism, its Chief Prosecutor and many Member States, supported by the Council. It is imperative that the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda be brought to justice. In that regard, we welcomed the arrest on 24 May of Fulgence Kayishema, thanks to the collaboration between the Office of the Prosecutor and the authorities of South Africa and other countries. His arrest exemplifies efficient and effective international cooperation in combating impunity. In that regard, I should mention that the trial of Philippe Hategekimana/ Manier, who has been charged with genocide and crimes against humanity, began on 15 May and will conclude on 30 June at the Paris Court of Assizes.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“The Security Council must support it in its work. The handing down of the appeal judgment in the case of Stanišić and Simatović on 31 May marks a crucial stage in the Mechanism’s judicial activity. For the victims, it represents a victory for justice over impunity, 30 years after the establishment of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. However, in their decision of 6 June, the judges of the Trial Chamber concluded that Mr. Kabuga, who was arrested in France in 2020 and handed over to the Mechanism, was not fit to stand trial and was unlikely to be so in the future. We encourage the Mechanism to find ways to respond to the victims’ quest for justice. France urges all States to cooperate with the Mechanism in accordance with their international obligations and to support it in its activities.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Ms. Gatti Santana, and Prosecutor Brammertz for presenting the report of the Mechanism and for their briefings. On behalf of France, I would also take this opportunity to also pay tribute to the memory of Judge Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya and her invaluable contribution to international criminal justice. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends. France reaffirms its full support for the Mechanism and its efforts to combat impunity and preserve the legacy of the former Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. The past six months have demonstrated the Mechanism’s determination to implement its mandate and bring to justice all those indicted by the ad hoc Tribunals.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“That is why, in January 2022, France set up a joint investigation team with Sweden, under the auspices of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation concerning the crimes committed against the Yazidis, and is cooperating with the UNITAD teams within that framework. Finally, France reiterates its commitment to the fight against terrorism and the fight against impunity. The threat posed by Da’esh has not disappeared. Together with its partners, in particular the international coalition against Da’esh, which meets tomorrow at the ministerial level in Riyadh, France will continue to stand by Iraq in the fight against terrorism.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“However, it is important to recall the Organization’s consistent position of non-transmission of evidence in judicial proceedings involving the possibility of a death sentence, wherever that may be, in keeping with the relevant international conventions on this issue. We would like to reiterate here that the fate of the victims must remain our primary concern. The victim- centred approach and the gender perspective adopted by UNITAD in all its work are essential. The fight against impunity for all perpetrators of crimes is imperative for the stabilization, reconstruction and reconciliation of the Iraqi people, as a whole.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Raising awareness of the mechanism’s mandate is key and is being done through the training of Iraqi investigating judges in international criminal law, the preparation of indictments and the prosecution of members of Da’esh for war crimes, crimes against humanity and even genocide. We once again encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue their dialogue with UNITAD on those issues. France calls on all States to support the work of UNITAD. It is proud to support UNITAD through voluntary contributions and technical cooperation to help the Investigative Team in its work of gathering evidence.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“We welcome the collection of a large amount of digital data related to the online activity of Da’esh and the continuing efforts to digitize the data needed for investigations. These advances are crucial to prevent the loss or degradation of evidence and must continue. The information gathered on the group’s funding networks is essential. We emphasize UNITAD’s commitment to Iraqi civil society. I reiterate that dialogue with civil society is essential as it has made it possible to gather invaluable testimonies that have helped to advance the investigations and shed light on the scale and seriousness of the crimes committed by Da’esh. I would like to underscore the importance of cooperation in the fight against impunity for the crimes committed. In that respect, we welcome the increased collaboration between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Thanks to UNITAD’s work on the ground and alongside national and local authorities, further progress has been made. New evidence has been gathered concerning the crimes committed by Da’esh, notably concerning the development and use of chemical and biological weapons, crimes committed against religious minorities, serious violations committed against women and children and crimes committed against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons. We would like to highlight the important support that UNITAD has continued to provide with regard to the exhumation of mass graves at the sites of mass crimes committed by Da’esh and the progress made with regard to investigations into the destruction of various cultural sites. We welcome UNESCO’s commitment to monitoring the destruction of protected sites.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Adviser for presenting the report (see S/2023/367) of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq. As was underscored by other Council members, his presence demonstrates Iraq’s commitment to cooperating with the international community and with UNITAD to ensure that justice be done for all the victims of the crimes committed by Da’esh on the country’s territory. We commend the work of the entire UNITAD Team undertaken in often difficult conditions, of which we are well aware. We reiterate our support for their work.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“On the security front, France welcomes the recent progress in the implementation of the 2020 ceasefire agreement, achieved under the auspices of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, the two Chiefs of Staff, all security actors and under the impetus of the Special Representative. The Libyan security actors have made commitments to reunify the Libyan army and secure the elections. That is a source of hope. I would like to conclude by reaffirming France’s unwavering support for the Office of the Prosecutor and to the International Criminal Court, as a whole, and its staff.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We therefore encourage the authorities in charge of these detention centres to allow access to international observers and investigators, without delay. The enforced disappearances and sexual violence reported by the Office are equally unacceptable. Allow me to make broader remarks and observations on the political situation in Libya. We urge all stakeholders to commit to a sovereign, united, stable and democratic Libya. That is essential for the country and for regional stability. In furtherance of that goal, the legitimacy of political institutions must be restored through national, inclusive, credible and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections held throughout the country. France reiterates its support for Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily to achieve that objective in 2023.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we commend the various United Nations entities, including the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, which have provided significant support to the Office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the United Arab Emirates for its commitment to support the International Criminal Court. UNSMIL continues to report enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and ill-treatment in the key detention centres. The Office has also gathered hard evidence confirming that crimes such as illegal detention, murder, torture, inhumane treatment, rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based crimes have been committed in the detention centres. We are deeply concerned about arbitrary detentions and cases of inhumane detention conditions.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We continue to encourage the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the Office, in particular with regard to access to documentation needed for investigations or Office requests for assistance. It is obvious, but it bears repeating — the most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 must all be investigated and prosecuted. That includes the crimes committed by Da’esh and crimes against migrants and refugees. In that regard, the assistance provided to the Office of the Prosecutor by international and regional organizations and by civil society representatives in Libya is valuable. The arrest and prosecution by the relevant national authorities of key suspects in relation to crimes against migrants in Libya, including on the basis of information, evidence and guidelines provided by the Office of the Prosecutor, is encouraging.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“The progress made in the implementation of the new strategy of the Office of the Prosecutor for the situation in Libya is a positive sign. An effective fight against impunity for crimes committed in Libya can be achieved only through active cooperation, including on the ground, between the Court and national authorities. The Prosecutor’s visit to Libya in November was an opportunity to strengthen that cooperation. The reinforcement of the missions of the joint team for Libya and the wish to create a liaison office of the Prosecutor in Tripoli are to be commended. France welcomes the fact that this bolstered presence in Libya has enabled greater engagement of the Office with victims, witnesses and affected communities.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for the presentation of his twenty-fifth report, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). We also welcome the presence of the representatives of Libya at this meeting. As we have noted time and again, the International Criminal Court (ICC), the only permanent international criminal court with a universal vocation, plays an essential role in combating impunity for perpetrators of abuses and in responding to the need for justice expressed by victims, thus contributing to the integrity of a law-based international order. In line with its consistent position, France will continue to support the work of the Court through political, financial, operational and human support.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): My delegation apologizes for taking the floor again. We do not want to respond to any particular accusations, but to provide some clarification. It not a matter here of giving a lesson on the law or constitutional law, but it was mentioned that French deputies were present on Syrian territory. A democratic country such as France is based on what we call the separation of powers, between the executive, legislative and judiciary. I wanted to clarify that the French Government did not exercise any control over French parliamentarians, their actions or their movements. But it is true that you must be a democratic country that respects fundamental freedoms and the rule of law to know that.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“We will continue to make sure that justice for the victims is done and support the efforts of the Ukrainian courts and the International Criminal Court to that end — and because it is an international security imperative to ensure that these crimes are not repeated. Russia must simply withdraw all its troops from the entire territory of Ukraine and fully respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source