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Dime-Labille

lines on the record: 121
first: 2021-06-08
most recent: 2023-12-12
sittings or episodes: 22
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“The reality is that there is an aggressor, Russia, which denies its responsibilities, and an aggressee, Ukraine, which is defending itself and seeking to trace a path towards a just and lasting peace and which has proposed a peace plan that we support. This aggression is accompanied by massive abuses that constitute war crimes and even crimes against humanity: indiscriminate bombings, summary executions, acts of torture, sexual violence used as a weapon of war, abductions and deportations of Ukrainian children. Our message today is that our resolve is stronger than ever and that we will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes. There will be no impunity for the crimes committed by Russian forces and their Wagner Group supporters in Ukraine.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank the briefers for their briefings. By convening today’s meeting and by alleging discrimination, Russia is once again trying to distract us from the atrocities and abuses it continues to commit in Ukraine. This strategy is not new. Since the beginning of its war of aggression, Russia has constantly sought to distort reality. This propaganda strategy simply does not work. Russia will not succeed in justifying its unjustifiable war by cultivating its myth of alleged Russophobia. These allegations are baseless and as such are unworthy of further consideration. The reality is that Russia is waging an illegal and unjustified war against a sovereign State, Ukraine, in flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“It is now important that the Sudanese parties move forward as soon as possible to finalize the various workshops provided for in the framework agreement. Once a new civilian Government has been formed, France will be able to fully recommit to its cooperation with the Sudanese authorities. In conclusion, allow me to say that, alongside its partners, particularly European and others, France will remain mobilized in support of the political transition in the Sudan, as well as accountability for the perpetrators of crimes, including those within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“We also reiterate our call for the deployment of the joint protection force provided for in the Juba Peace Agreement The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and the guarantee of full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access are the responsibility of the Sudanese authorities. Those issues must remain priorities. The framework agreement signed on 5 December between the military and the Forces for Freedom and Change, which we welcome as an important step towards peace and democracy, must now allow for the restoration of a civilian-led democratic transition. In that regard, we support the efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to facilitate dialogue between the Sudanese parties.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“Let me take advantage of the presence of the Sudanese authorities and representatives to make some more general remarks, which may also influence cooperation with the Court. France’s commitment to the Sudan since 2019 is closely linked to the ongoing democratic transition. The political impasse in which the military authorities have found themselves has jeopardized many achievements of the past two years. The political instability particularly affects the security situation in Darfur. It led to an increase in violence, including intercommunal violence. Those responsible for that violence must be held accountable.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“In addition, while complementarity remains a cardinal principle, the enforcement of outstanding arrest warrants is crucial. We call on the Sudan to surrender Mr. Harun to the ICC as soon as possible. We once again urge Mr. Banda to surrender immediately to the Court so that he can be tried there. We commend the increased cooperation between the Office of the Prosecutor and third States and international organizations, which helped to advance the Court’s various investigations and obtain new evidence. While the Prosecutor is carrying out essential investigations into all the abuses within his jurisdiction, we reaffirm France’s support for the International Criminal Court, the only permanent international criminal jurisdiction with a universal mandate.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“Under the agreements with the Sudanese Government, a local office of the International Criminal Court should be established in Khartoum as soon as possible. France welcomes the significant progress in the case against Mr. Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb. That is the first case before the International Criminal Court to proceed to a trial on the situation in Darfur and the first following a referral by the Security Council. We commend the efficient conduct of the trial, thanks to the work of the Prosecutor and the judges, to ensure that justice is done within a reasonable time. The trial represents a crucial moment for the survivors and families of the victims. In that regard, we recall that it is essential that witnesses in that case be able to testify in complete safety, without risk of reprisals and without hindrance.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“The fight against impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes is part of the restoration of democratic life, reconciliation and the success of the rule of law. We appreciate that the events in the Sudan have had a very worrisome impact on the progress of the Court’s investigations. We therefore call on the Sudanese authorities to cooperate fully with the Office of the Prosecutor and to fulfil their obligations under not only resolution 1593 (2005), but also the Juba Peace Agreement and the memorandum of understanding concluded the Office of the Prosecutor. All necessary assistance must be provided to the investigators, who must be given safe access to Sudanese territory, particularly to crime scenes, evidence and witnesses, including when the latter are held in detention centres.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): Allow me too to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for the comprehensive presentation of his twenty-sixth report on the activities of his Office. His visit to the Sudan, in particular to the internally displaced persons camps, in August 2022 brought hope to the victims of the conflict and local communities and is a welcome initiative. The investigation into the situation in Darfur by the International Criminal Court, at the request of the Security Council, is all the more essential at this time of fragile transition in the Sudan. The political crisis continues to impede the peace process in Darfur. Building a lasting and inclusive peace in the region will not be possible without justice.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“The fact is, however, that after the conclusion of its core criminal cases, the Mechanism will have to continue to carry out onerous tasks, including addressing other judicial issues as they arise, assisting national jurisdictions, protecting victims and witnesses, managing archives and monitoring the enforcement of sentences. Remembrance work is also essential for reconciliation. Finally, we remain deeply concerned about the resurgence and proliferation of political statements and acts of denial with regard to war crimes, as well as the glorification of perpetrators of genocide and war criminals convicted by international criminal tribunals following impartial and independent proceedings.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“In that regard, three persons served their sentences in France between 2004 and 2013 and one other is currently serving a sentence in France. That ongoing support, which is part of France’s broader commitment against impunity, will continue to ensure that justice is served for the victims. In conclusion, we would like to stress that the work of the Mechanism is not limited to its judicial activities. We welcome the President’s announcement about the plan to develop a drawdown strategy for the Mechanism. We encourage her to continue her efforts and to work on options for the future of this jurisdiction.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“First, it has supported judicial cooperation, notably with the arrest in May 2020 of Félicien Kabuga, one of the final fugitives from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and his transfer to the Mechanism. Secondly, we have provided support through the French courts, particularly in the case of Laurent Bucyibaruta, who was sentenced by the Paris Assize Court on 12 July 2022 to 20 years’ imprisonment for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity. Lastly, France’s active and permanent support for the two ad hoc criminal tribunals has also taken the form of agreements on the enforcement of sentences. In 2000, France and the United Nations concluded an agreement on the enforcement of sentences handed down by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“France once again urges all States to cooperate fully with the Mechanism in accordance with their international obligations, and to support it in its activities. We deplore the fact that some partners still refuse to do so, despite the numerous calls from the authorities of the Mechanism relayed in the Council. It is essential that the last of the fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda be brought to justice. The death of alleged perpetrators of the most serious crimes cannot be considered justice for the victims. Since the creation of the Mechanism, France has provided significant support in several areas.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“The Security Council should support it in its work. We take this opportunity to thank Gabon and congratulate it on its excellent coordination work at the helm of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. We commend the important judicial work of the Mechanism, including the commencement of the trial in the Kabuga case, which constitutes an important development for the victims and for national reconciliation in Rwanda. We also welcome the delivery of the judgment in the Fatuma et al. contempt case, as well as the continuation of the proceedings in the Stanišić and Simatović case. In order to complete those and other pending proceedings in a timely manner, the Mechanism must have adequate financial resources and qualified staff.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (French) (spoke in French): I thank President Gatti Santana and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings and their report. I would like to congratulate Judge Gatti Santana on her appointment as President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. We also welcome the presence of the representatives of Serbia, Rwanda, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. France reiterates its full support to the Mechanism and its work in the fight against impunity and the preservation of the legacy of the International Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. The year 2022 has been a decisive one for the Mechanism, which has been able to continue its activities in a more favourable health environment and to make concrete progress that testifies to its relevance and effectiveness.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“The fight against impunity for all those who have committed crimes is imperative for stabilization, reconstruction and the reconciliation of the Iraqi people as a whole.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Together with its partners, France will continue to stand by Iraq in the fight against terrorism and remains determined to pursue its activities in order to ensure the permanent defeat of Da’esh. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs met with Nadia Murad on 11 November. The Minister reassured her that France would continue to participate in 2023 in the reconstruction of the Sinjar region of Iraq, home to most of the Yazidi community on which horrific crimes were inflicted by Da’esh, in particular by building a hospital that has received substantial financial support from France in partnership with Nadia’s Initiative. Faced with the risk of the resurgence of Da’esh, the Security Council must remain prepared to act, including by supporting the work of UNITAD.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue communicating with UNITAD on those issues. France calls on all States concerned to support the work of UNITAD through increased cooperation. France is proud to support UNITAD through voluntary contributions. It is also important to recall the long-standing United Nations position not to share information in judicial proceedings, regardless of their location, that might result in the death penalty. In conclusion, France reiterates its commitment to the fight against terrorism and combating impunity. The threat posed by Da’esh has not disappeared. The terrorist organization continues to carry out deadly attacks on a regular basis.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Addressing the situation of the victims of Da’esh must remain our primary concern. The victim-centred and gender-sensitive approach that guides UNITAD’s work is essential for achieving that goal. We highlight the Investigative Team’s continued engagement with Iraqi civil society. That critical dialogue has enabled the gathering of valuable testimony to advance the investigations and shed light on the scope and gravity of the crimes committed by Da’esh. The fight against impunity for the crimes committed by Da’esh requires effective cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government, in particular the training of Iraqi investigative judges in international criminal law, the preparation of indictments and the prosecution of members of Da’esh for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We commend all the members of UNITAD for their outstanding work under sometimes difficult conditions, and we renew our support for their efforts. Thanks to UNITAD’s work on the ground in cooperation with national and local authorities, significant progress has been made. We underscore the important support that UNITAD has continued to provide for the exhumation of mass graves at the sites of the mass crimes perpetrated by Da’esh, as well as the progress made in the investigation of the development and use of chemical and biological weapons and the destruction of cultural and religious sites by Da’esh. UNITAD’s achievements in digitizing evidence are critical to preventing the loss or degradation of evidence. We encourage UNITAD to pursue that work, which is at the core of its mandate.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): Let me first commend Ghana’s outstanding presidency of the Security Council last month and wish you, Madam President, every success this month. I thank Mr. Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD), for his presentation of the Team’s ninth report (see S/2022/836), submitted pursuant to resolution 2651 (2022). I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq, which reflects Iraq’s commitment to working closely with the international community and UNITAD to ensure justice for all the victims of crimes committed on its territory.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“In that context, we fully support the mediation led by the United Nations, under the auspices of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abdoulaye Bathily, to reach a viable solution to the Libyan conflict, which requires the formation of a unified executive branch that is able to govern the entire territory and all Libyans. The promise made to the Libyan people of transparent, credible and inclusive nationwide presidential and parliamentary elections must finally be fulfilled. Elections are the only way to re-establish lasting and indisputable political legitimacy.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“Anyone inciting or committing such crimes today is liable to prosecution. The fight against human trafficking remains a priority for France. France is also concerned about the increased repression of civil society and human rights defenders, as well as the pressure on judges and lawyers, which runs counter to respect for the rule of law and hamper the consolidation of a democratic system in Libya. In conclusion, France will remain mobilized towards a stable, secure, independent, sovereign and united Libya. The full implementation of the 2020 ceasefire agreement is essential for the respect of human rights and the sustainable stabilization of the country. The continued presence of foreign troops, mercenaries and illegal militias fuels violence and impunity.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“The assistance provided to the Office of the Prosecutor by international and regional organizations, as well as by civil society representatives present in Libya, is valuable. In that regard, we welcome the cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). We remain deeply concerned about arbitrary detentions and inhumane detention conditions. The authorities in charge of the detention centres concerned must open them up to international observers and investigators without delay. The enforced disappearances and sexual violence reported by the Office are equally unacceptable. Migrants and refugees are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses perpetrated by militias and traffickers.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“We note in particular the increase in specialized staff allocated to the investigation in Libya and the increase in field visits, as illustrated by the visit to Tripoli of ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan in June 2022. France also notes the efforts undertaken by the Office to strengthen and improve cooperation with the Libyan authorities. As the report indicates, cooperation remains challenging. We strongly encourage the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the Office, in particular with regard to access to the documentation necessary for investigations or the issuance of visas requested by the Office. The most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 must all be investigated and prosecuted, including crimes committed by Da’esh, crimes committed in Tarhouna and crimes against migrants and refugees.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“The prosecution and conviction of criminals are essential to the process of national reconciliation and to the success of the political transition, which requires the restoration of trust between individuals and in institutions. To that end, the full cooperation of all stakeholders is crucial. The death of the alleged perpetrators of the most serious crimes cannot be considered justice for the victims. France welcomes the implementation by the Office in recent months of the renewed investigative strategy presented in April 2022 (see S/PV.9024). In particular, France welcomes the increase and effective distribution of resources, as well as the efforts to involve victims, witnesses and affected communities.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · 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. The Office of the Prosecutor must be able to exercise its prerogatives without hindrance or obstruction. We welcome the fact that a large number of States parties to the Rome Statute have very recently voiced that position in the General Assembly. With regard to the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), France reiterates that the fight against impunity is one of the key elements to resolving the conflict and achieving reconciliation between the Libyan parties.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Khan for his report and briefing. We are pleased that this briefing can be made by the Prosecutor from Tripoli, reflecting the commitment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to increase its presence on the ground. We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya at this meeting. At the outset, I note that a permanent, universal criminal court is more necessary than ever to bring to justice the perpetrators of the most serious crimes and to break the cycles of violence at work in too many crisis situations. The International Criminal Court is the pillar of the fight against impunity at the international level. It plays an essential role within the multilateral system.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“We note with regret his decision not to present his candidacy for another term but look forward to benefiting from the skills and experience he will bring to the Mechanism as a judge.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Its observations are particularly positive: two out of four recommendations have been implemented and no new ones have been issued by the Office. The report demonstrates the Mechanism’s continued efforts to remain within the bounds of its temporary mandate. We call on the Mechanism to pursue the implementation of the most recent recommendations. France encourages the Mechanism to pursue its efforts in ensuring diversity within its ranks through multilingualism and the representation of different legal systems. Lastly, we reiterate our full confidence in the Mechanism and our support for its work in the fight against impunity. In conclusion, let me take this opportunity to congratulate President Agius for the outstanding commitment he has shown during his term at the helm of the Mechanism.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“At the national level, the Mechanism also plays an indispensable role in monitoring and advising national judicial authorities. That task represents a significant workload for the specific organs, but it is also very useful for strengthening the effectiveness of national jurisdictions and, consequently, criminal justice as a whole. The mandate conferred upon the Mechanism by the Security Council established it as “a small, temporary and efficient structure, whose functions and size will diminish over time” (resolution 2529 (2020), para. 6). Accordingly, we note the recent achievements concerning the fulfilment of its mandate as mentioned in the most recent report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“International criminal justice cannot be effective without the full cooperation of States. The arrest of Mr. Kabuga in France was made possible thanks to the fugitive-tracking strategy developed by the Office of the Prosecutor, with the support of the Registry and the cooperation of France and its specialized judicial services. That strategy is based on intensive diplomatic engagement and multiple partnerships with national authorities. Such a process would not be possible without States’ cooperation. We once again urge States to help in the arrest of the four remaining fugitives in order to ensure that justice is done for the victims. Combating impunity is in everyone’s interest. With regard to the cases referred to national courts, France recalls that the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta began in Paris on 9 May.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Those results speak for themselves, and we will continue to follow further developments. The three appeals proceedings and the indictment of Mr. Kabuga herald a milestone year for international criminal justice. In that context, it is imperative for the Mechanism to receive the necessary financial resources to fulfil its mandate. We commend the Mechanism once again on adapting its work to the circumstances related to the health crisis. The Mechanism has successfully demonstrated its effectiveness and relevance. Concrete measures have been taken, including through in-depth coordination among its three organs. The institutionalization of such dialogue represents significant progress in its working methods, and we strongly encourage the Mechanism to continue to make progress in that regard.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for the clear presentation of their report. We also thank the entire staff of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, based in Arusha, The Hague and Kigali, for their contribution to the proper functioning of the Mechanism and more generally to international criminal justice. The report before us today is a valuable tool for better understanding the progress made by the Mechanism and the challenges it must face. It is an important exercise in transparency, which must be translated into concrete results. The Mechanism can claim many achievements in the area of judicial activities. Indeed, three judgments have been handed down, two fugitives have been declared dead and one — Mr. Félicien Kabuga — has been indicted.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, France reiterates its commitment to combating terrorism and impunity. The threat posed by Da’esh has not disappeared. That terrorist organization continues to carry out frequent deadly attacks. Together with its partners, France will continue to stand with Iraq in combating terrorism and remains determined to continue working to ensure Da’esh’s lasting defeat. Given the risk of Da’esh’s resurgence, the Council must remain mobilized, including by firmly supporting the work of UNITAD. Combating impunity for all perpetrators of crimes is an imperative for stabilization, reconstruction and reconciliation for the Iraqi people as a whole.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“More broadly, France calls on all interested States to support the work of UNITAD through enhanced cooperation and commensurate financial support. However, it is also important to recall the unwavering position of the United Nations with regard to sharing evidence in judicial proceedings that might result in the death penalty, regardless of location. Thirdly, the fate of the victims must remain our primary concern. In cooperation with the Iraqi Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, UNITAD is currently training 80 social workers and psychologists in providing support to victims, which is a key pillar of reconstruction and reconciliation for the Iraqi people. That victim-centred approach, as well as the gender- sensitive approach adopted by UNITAD in all of its work, is essential.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Secondly, cooperation is essential to combating impunityforcrimescommittedby Da’esh, and UNITAD’s enhanced cooperation with the Iraqi Government has made a considerable contribution to the progress it has made. We also underscore the importance of continued awareness-raising by UNITAD among the Iraqi judicial authorities regarding the mechanism’s mandate, as defined by resolution 2379 (2017) of 21 December 2017, including by training Iraqi investigating judges in the area of international criminal law and in preparing case files and prosecutions against members of Da’esh for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. We encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue their dialogue with UNITAD on those issues.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“I would now like to focus on three points. First, the collection and preservation of evidence are at the core of UNITAD’s mandate, and its progress in digitizing evidence is crucial to preventing the loss of evidence or damage to it. We encourage UNITAD to continue that work in order to reach its goal, by the end of 2022, of digitizing half of the evidence that it currently holds in hard-copy format. We also welcome the ongoing commitment of the Investigative Team to Iraqi civil society. A dialogue between UNITAD and civil society is essential to meeting the goals at the core of its mandate. That dialogue has also made it possible to collect valuable witness statements, thereby enabling progress to be made on investigations and shedding light on crimes committed by Da’esh.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Thanks to UNITAD’s actions on the ground, together with national and local authorities, significant progress has been made. In particular, we welcome the completion of the first report on the development of chemical and biological weapons and the use of chemical weapons by Da’esh in Iraq, which is based in particular on the crimes committed against the Yazidi community in Sinjar dating from August 2014. We also welcome the establishment of an analysis laboratory, the progress on the financial investigation into Da’esh’s central treasury of Bayt Al-Mal and the excavation completed at the beginning of March of three mass graves in and around Hardan in Sinjar district, in partnership with the medical and legal department of the Iraqi Ministry of Health, which led to the discovery of more than 50 bodies.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ ISIL (UNITAD), for his presentation of the Team’s eighth report (see S/2022/434), submitted pursuant to resolution 2597 (2021). I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq, which once again demonstrates his country’s commitment to working closely with the international community and with UNITAD to ensure that justice is delivered for all the victims of the crimes committed by Da’esh. We congratulate all members of UNITAD for their outstanding work, sometimes in difficult conditions, and reiterate our support for the Team.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Respect for international humanitarian law was one of the priority themes of the first European Humanitarian Forum, which France and the European Commission organized in March 2022 in Brussels. It is also at the heart of the Call for Humanitarian Action, launched by France and Germany, which now has 53 signatories. The Council’s contribution to the fight against impunity must also be strengthened, as must cooperation with fact-finding missions, commissions of inquiry and the instruments of international criminal justice, first and foremost the International Criminal Court, for the most serious crimes. We must also continue to use these important tools to combat violence against children and sexual violence, among other things. France is doing just that, particularly with regard to sanctions regimes, in which it is a leader.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“We must also create, in the texts we adopt in the Council and in our national legislation, an environment conducive to the operations of neutral and impartial humanitarian actors, in accordance with international law — for example, by combating over-compliance with bank practices and by ensuring that humanitarian actors cannot be sanctioned or prosecuted for the sole reason of having carried out humanitarian activities in accordance with international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles. We must sanction violations of international humanitarian law with regard to the protection of civilians by making better use of the tool of sanctions against those responsible for those violations. Finally, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that international humanitarian law is respected by all.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Because of its special commitment to that issue, France organized a Security Council meeting in July 2021 (see S/PV.8822) on safeguarding humanitarian space. As it is a prerequisite for the survival of populations, safe and unhindered humanitarian access must be guaranteed, without conditions. Moreover, we cannot and must not tolerate or accept the harassment, arrest or killing of humanitarian personnel. We must strengthen civil-military coordination and the use of humanitarian deconfliction mechanisms wherever necessary. The protection of civilians must remain at the heart of peacekeeping operations.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, we see parties knowingly incorporating violations of international humanitarian law into their military strategy. Those violations increase the suffering of the population and multiply the humanitarian needs. In Ukraine, Russian forces are using the same methods as those used in Syria alongside the Al-Assad regime: first, encircling cities, massively bombing them and then besieging them, trapping civilians, targeting essential civilian infrastructure and using foreign mercenaries. In Mali and the Central African Republic, local armed forces and mercenaries from the Russian Wagner Group are committing numerous abuses against the civilian population. Secondly, we must also step up our efforts to address the shrinking humanitarian space, which prevents populations in need of humanitarian aid from receiving it.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): Let me first thank the United States for having organized this open debate on the protection of civilians. I also thank Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Mr. Robert Mardini, Mr. David Miliband and Ms. Rachel Boketa for their briefings and testimony. Their findings are clear — civilians continue to pay the highest price for conflict. I would like to highlight three points. First, the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers is an obligation under international humanitarian law that is binding on parties to conflicts. That obligation to protect extends to civilian infrastructure essential to the survival of populations, in particular hospitals and medical facilities, facilities providing access to water and electricity, as well as agricultural crops and infrastructure.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Lastly, and in that regard, we strongly reiterate our full support for the International Criminal Court and the work of its Prosecutor, Karim Khan.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Safe and unhindered access to all Libyan territory must be guaranteed to the Prosecutor’s teams. Witnesses and survivors must also benefit from all necessary protection. The principle of complementarity remains essential to the Rome Statute. We condemn threats and violence against judges and lawyers in Libya. We welcome the deepening of discussions between the Office of the Prosecutor and the competent Libyan courts and services. The announced visit by the Prosecutor over the next few months will be an opportunity to enhance such cooperation. France will continue to work towards a political transition in Libya, together with all of its international partners. The goal is to create a more peaceful and stable future for the country and its people and to support the stability, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We support his efforts to facilitate the collection, processing and analysis of evidence. The reports of the Secretary-General (S/2022/31) and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (A/HRC/49/4) are damning. They document widespread human rights violations, whose perpetrators must not go unpunished. The increased repression of civil society and human rights defenders in the context of the political transition is particularly worrisome. We must do our utmost to shed light on the atrocities committed in Tarhuna and south of Tripoli. Democratic space must be preserved, where women and young people can be fully involved. The Office of the Prosecutor must possess the necessary resources to discharge the mandate entrusted to it by the Council.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We encourage them to fully cooperate with the Court, as well as with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, whose mediation efforts must be supported. France remains concerned about the non-execution of arrest warrants issued by the Court. Resolution 1970 (2011) compels all States, whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute, and all regional and international organizations concerned to fully cooperate with the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor. The deaths of the alleged perpetrators of the most serious crimes do not deliver justice to the victims. We note with interest the road map set out by the Prosecutor in his briefing. We support, in particular, the attention being paid to recent crimes under the Rome Statute, including those committed against migrants and in detention centres.”
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“Mrs. Dime Labille (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his briefing, which as always was clear, transparent and comprehensive. In the tragic context with which we are familiar, France reaffirms its indefatigable support for the International Criminal Court and its staff. We pay tribute to their independence and dedication. France will continue to cooperate fully with the Court, the only permanent international criminal court with universal jurisdiction, playing a vital role in the fight against impunity. We welcome the attention paid by the Prosecutor to the situations referred by the Security Council. With regard to the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), France recalls that the fight against impunity is, like the political transition, one of the central tenets of reconciliation among the Libyan parties.”
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