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1. “Despite the precarious situation, however, France views the transition as an opportunity to begin a new chapter between the Sudanese authorities and the International Criminal Court that would enable the Sudan to finally comply with its obligations under resolution 1593 (2005). We call on the Sudan to allow the Prosecutor's teams to travel to Darfur. That would serve as a strong signal that would also make it possible to establish the dialogue needed to form a relationship of trust. France welcomes the arrest and detention of three of the five Darfur suspects wanted by the International Criminal Court. We also take note of the decision of a national court this past Saturday to sentence Mr.”

   2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source

2. “The results of that investigation should enable us shed to light on the violent dispersion of the sit-in and identify those responsible, who must be held accountable before the courts for their actions. The situation in Darfur remains precarious. Fighting continued to claim dozens of civilian lives during the reporting period and displaced several thousand people, in particular women and children. Women and girls continue to suffer sexual and gender- based violence, While serious crimes continue to be committed against children. In that regard, France too would like to reiterate the crucial role that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur plays in protecting civilian populations and reporting human rights violations.”

   2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source

3. “France reiterates its support for the work that has been done by the Office of the Prosecutor and its teams - which we too commend - to bring justice to the victims of the crimes that were committed. France is convinced that that is a necessary condition for a successful Sudanese transition. The fight against impunity must indeed be made a priority in order to move towards a fair and democratic system. We welcome Prime Minister Hamdok's commitments in that regard, and we call on the Sudanese authorities in particular to provide the relevant commission of inquiry into the events of 3 June with the necessary means to conduct its work independently.”

   2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source

4. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too want to thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing and her report. As a key actor in the multilateral system and a permanent court of universal scope, the International Criminal Court requires the full cooperation of us all. More than ever, it must be able to successfully carry out its assigned tasks, namely, delivering independent and impartialjustice where nationaljurisdictions are unable to do so, as well as ending impunity for the most serious crimes and, in doing so, contributing to stabilization and reconciliation efforts. The Court continues to be responsible for carrying out those tasks in Darfur today, 14 years after the adoption by the Council of resolution 1593 (2005).”

   2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source

5. “The Security Council's review of the work of the Office of Internal Oversight Services will provide an occasion to discuss these matters once again.”

   2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

6. “Denials of genocide and the glorification of war criminals convicted by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the ICTR and subsequently the Mechanism, following impartial and independent proceedings, are unacceptable. The national justice systems that are seized of these matters must also be able to carry out their work with complete impartiality and independence. In order to carry out all these activities on two continents and complete its proceedings before the end of next year, the Mechanism must be able to count on adequate financial resources. It also has to continue sharing resources between the two divisions, as exemplified by the establishment of a shared archival database. That is crucial if it is to function effectively and consistently, which will continue in a truly residual fashion after 2020.”

   2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

7. “The protection of the more than 3,000 witnesses is extremely important, and we welcome the efforts of the Kigali and Sarajevo branches in that regard. We also welcome the projects that have been carried out with the European Union since the beginning of the year with the aim of raising awareness in the communities affected and among the younger generations in the countries of the former Yugoslavia with regard the Criminal Tribunal's legacy and the Mechanism's ongoing work. Such efforts to preserve memory are particularly essential in the context of recent controversies arising from acts committed during the conflicts of the 1990s in the Western Balkans and especially in Kosovo in 1999. We urge all leaders involved to refrain from statements denying the established facts and the crimes committed.”

   2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

8. “We regret that some States are not doing everything they can to comply with that obligation. France has been fully cooperating in that effort by responding every year to the Mechanism's multiple requests for mutual assistance in criminal matters. With regard to the cases that the ICTR has transferred to the French judicial authorities, the period since the last briefing (see S/PV.8416) has been marked by the conclusion of the Munyeshyaka case by the judgment issued on 30 October by the Court of Cassation, France's highest court, which upheld its dismissal. France reaffirms its full commitment to bringing the Bucyibaruta case to a conclusion. We hope that a trial date for that case will announced in the near future. As President Agius underscored, the work of the Mechanism is not limited to judicial activities.”

   2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

9. “We note the prospect of updating the Practice Direction on the Procedure for the Determination of Applications for Pardon, Commutation of Sentence and Early Release of Persons Convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the Mechanism, and we continue to encourage the Mechanism to adopt a conditional early-release regime as well, in accordance with resolution 2422 (2018). We believe that such a regime will usefully enhance international jurisprudence. With regard to cooperation, France would like to point out that every State is required to cooperate with the Mechanism in the search for, arrest and transfer of the eight fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and to execute the issued arrest warrants.”

   2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

10. “With regard to the Arusha branch, we welcome the revised judgment handed down by the Appeals Chamber in September and take note of the possible joinder of the two cases of false testimony and contempt. Furthermore, we welcome the changes in the practice followed by the President to decide on requests for early release by taking into account all aspects related to the rehabilitation of the prisoner in question and the points of view of all stakeholders.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

11. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to start by thanking President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their presentation of the fifteenth report of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (S/2019/888, annexes I and II). I wish to assure them of my delegation's full support as the Mechanism's first biennium as an autonomous institution draws to a close. France welcomes the significant efforts made to close the cases currently under way by the end of 2020. With regard to The Hague branch, France takes note of the preparations for a hearing in the Mlaa'ie appeal, which we hope will be announced soon. France also welcomes the progress of the work in trial proceedings for the Stanisie and Simatovic' case.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source

12. “That is why we must provide immediate responses to the challenges facing Libya, which cannot be met without the effective assistance of the Court and the support of the Security Council. France will continue to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and to mobilize the Security Council in that regard.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

13. “Lastly, we welcome the attention of the Prosecutor to crimes committed against migrants. Once again, the facts and findings that she mentioned in her report remind us of the seriousness and magnitude of that intolerable situation. We welcome her Office's rigorous approach, based on the principles of cooperation and complementarity with Libyan jurisdictions. We welcome the fact that the sharing of some evidence and information with local authorities operationally has pushed forward investigations at the national level. In conclusion, the vicious circle of impunity and instability in Libya that benefits only terrorist groups, criminal organizations and militias must be broken.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

14. “Besides that, the cooperation of all the States concerned is necessary whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute. The Court's arrest warrants must be executed, which would send a strong message about the impartiality of justice in Libya. Furthermore, the effective cooperation established between the Office of the Prosecutor and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, as well as with various other organizations, including INTERPOL, should continue. Secondly, all the most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 and that continue to be committed today must be investigated and prosecuted, including those committed by Da'esh. In that regard, we have taken note of the Prosecutor's statement of 16 April and her announcement today regarding the possibility of issuing new arrest warrants.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

15. “As recalled in the statement of the Heads of State and Government at the Group of Seven Summit in Biarritz, the United Nations and the African Union could organize such a conference. In that context, combating impunity is one of the keys to resolving the conflict. The prosecution and conviction of criminals are essential to rebuilding the State and restoring democratic life in Libya. The establishment of strong and independent judicial institutions is a guarantee of stability for the country that the International Criminal Court should complement. I would like to make three specific points. First, the fight against impunity requires the full and complete cooperation of all stakeholders and the Libyan parties first and foremost. We note that the Prosecutor is pleased with the cooperation of the Libyan Prosecutor- General.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

16. “That political settlement should pave the way for credible parliamentary and presidential elections. In that regard, we reiterate our support for Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ghassan Salame' and his three-point plan established at the ministerial meeting co-chaired by Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and his Italian counterpart on the margins of the high-level segment of the General Assembly. We also support the holding of an international conference in Berlin, which should enable the international community to give clear and unanimous support to a resumption of a political dialogue between the Libyan parties, before the holding of an inter-Libyan conference that is truly inclusive and representative of Libyan society today, particularly its women and young people.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

17. “As the Prosecutor notes in her report, violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have increased in recent months. Attacks on civilians, the trafficking of migrants, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and sexual violence are unacceptable. We also reiterate our concern about the disappearance in Benghazi in July of Ms. Siham Sergewa, a member of Parliament. We call on the competent authorities to investigate this as soon as possible and to obtain information on her location. It is a matter of urgency to ensure that the Libyan parties resume dialogue and work without delay on both the signing of a ceasefire agreement and a lasting political solution, based on the principles agreed on in Paris, Palermo and Abu Dhabi.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

18. “Ms. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and briefing. A permanent criminal court with a universal jurisdiction is more essential than ever if we are to prosecute the perpetrators of the most serious crimes and break the cycles of impunity and violence that operate in too many crisis situations. France considers that the International Criminal Court is a pillar in the fight against impunity at the international level. In order to fulfil that task, the Court must be able to act and exercise its prerogatives without hindrance and within the framework established by the Rome Statute. In that regard, France reiterates its support for the Prosecutor and her Office in implementing resolution 1970 (2011). The current situation weakens the peace efforts going on in Libya.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

19. “In this regard, we hope that the Council will be able to publicly express its concerns about the current situation in the country, its support for inclusive political dialogue and the transition between MINUJUSTH and BINUH. The Council will continue to take into account the changing realities on the ground to determine the most appropriate forms of international community support for Haiti. Lastly, I reaffirm that France stands by Haiti and Haitians more than ever to face the challenges of the current crisis and to achieve the stability and prosperity to which they aspire.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

20. “It will carry out this work with the support of the United Nations country team in Haiti and by taking into account the lessons learned by the United Nations from its presence on the ground in Haiti for more than 25 years, especially through the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti. In this regard, I welcome the presence among us of the President of the Economic and Social Council. The fight against corruption and impunity at the heart of protesters' demands must also be given top priority. By leading this fight, Haitian politicians can re-establish a dialogue of trust with the people. The Security Council will remain vigilant in relation to the situation in Haiti, which it showed in the closed consultations it held on 3 October.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

21. “The Special Representative of the Secretary-General will have as her top priority to contribute to this process through her good offices. France is ready to support this dialogue together with such other organizations as the European Union, whose observer will speak shortly, and the International Organization of la Francophonie. BINUH should also advise the Haitian authorities in other key areas to allow for the restoration ofpolitical stability, including on preparing elections, promoting human rights and providing support to the Haitian National Police.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

22. “Haitians are being hit hard by the deteriorating economic situation and demanding better access to basic services. In the light of the situation, waves of protests have been a regular occurrence since the riots of July 2018, which has given rise to unacceptable levels of violence, which we strongly condemn. The resolution of the crisis is in the hands of Haitians themselves, but the international community must continue to support Haiti along this demanding path, especially through the action of BINUH starting tomorrow. Given the systemic difficulties in Haiti, France believes that the solution lies in inclusive national dialogue, with the involvement of all political, business and civil society stakeholders. It is the responsibility of President Jovenel Moise to put in place measures for genuine dialogue.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

23. “These efforts followed the work carried out since 2004 by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and were pursued with constant commitment from all MINUJUSTH teams, which should be commended. In this respect, I wish to commend Ms. Helen La Lime for her work and congratulate her on being appointed Head of BINUH yesterday. We must be clear about the gravity of the crisis that has been afflicting Haiti for more than a year. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/805) accurately reflects the many dimensions of this worrisome crisis. The country's political institutions are no longer functioning, owing in particular to the absence of the Government, and Haiti is facing a constitutional crisis with the postponement of legislative elections. The violence is widespread. Corruption is endemic.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

24. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): Ijoin others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing, and I welcome the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, to whom we wish every success in fulfilling his new responsibilities. The relationship between the United Nations and Haiti has reached another important stage, with the transformation of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). In this regard, I wish to thank MINUJUSTH for the work carried out over the past two years - often in difficult circumstances - with a view to strengthening the rule of law, particularly in the justice and prison-system sectors, supporting the Haitian National Police and promoting human rights.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

25. “Although 15 per cent of the world's population lives with a disability, we all must and can do more to defend the rights ofpeople with disabilities, ensure that their specific protection needs are taken into account and combat discrimination, in particular during armed conflict. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, whose universal ratification we support, and the Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action are vital tools. We should ensure their full implementation. The Council can count on France's ongoing and decisive support in that endeavour.”

    2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source

26. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): France also welcomes the Council's adoption of resolution 2475 (2019) today. It constitutes a major step forward, as it is the first time the Security Council has dedicated a resolution specifically to the rights of persons with disabilities in the framework of its agenda on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We warmly thank the co-penholders, Poland and the United Kingdom, for their excellent work in recent weeks. We pay tribute to all civil society actors, in particular Humanity and Inclusion, formerly Handicap International, who work tirelessly to promote and defend the rights of people with disabilities in times of peace as well as war.”

    2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source

27. “We also call on the Sudanese authorities to allow the Prosecutor's teams access to Darfur to gather the necessary information, as she called for earlier. Such developments would constitute a concrete demonstration of the will of the Sudan to take a decisive step towards justice, peace and an acknowledgement of the crimes committed in Darfur. It would also be a very important stage in the country's political transition and stabilization.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

28. “In the context of the obligation to cooperate, France would like to recall that the immunity enjoyed by representatives of States under customary international law, which is crucial to the good conduct of international relations and to which there can be no exception, can be removed only by an express renunciation of the States concerned, just like the one to which the States parties to the Rome Statute consented, which applies also to non-States parties whose situation has been referred to the Court by the Security Council. By transferring to the Court suspects who are subject to an ICC arrest warrant and who are already in detention, the Sudanese authorities would be not only fulfilling their international obligations but also sending a strong message to the international community that they are determined to put an end to impunity.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

29. “It is now more vital than ever that the Sudan allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to conclude its investigation. The Sudan must cooperate with the Court in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005), and among other things that involves the execution of the arrest warrants issued by the ICC and the transfer of suspects to the Court.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

30. “We are also extremely worried by the reports of violence in Darfur in recent weeks, notably in Jebel Marra, as mentioned previously, which make clear once again the volatility of the situation in the region. We know that Darfur is an unstable region and that the root causes of the conflict there, including access to land and the future of 2 million displaced persons, have not truly been resolved. We must do everything we can to prevent the region from spiralling once again into violence and conflict. The presence and protection provided by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur are essential in this respect. The fight against impunity is also key, and the Sudan must fulfil its responsibilities in this area.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

31. “What is at stake now is the resumption ofa political dialogue between the generals of the Transitional Military Council and the opposition, with a view to achieving a negotiated, consensus-based, civilian-led transition. France commends the determined stance of the African Union in this respect. We hope that the United Nations will fully support the mediation efforts undertaken by the African Union and supported by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia. It is vital that the African Union-led mediation be supported at every level and by all parties. While all efforts are welcome, it is also important that they be coordinated and harmonized with those of the African Union.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

32. “We urge all the actors involved to show restraint and to refrain from the use of violence. We recall that the Transitional Military Council is responsible for the security of all the Sudanese people. France asks that light be shed on the abuses that have been committed, including acts of sexual violence, which were described by Pramila Patten in her very worrisome communique last week. The perpetrators must answer for their actions. In this respect, we deplore the postponement sine die by the relevant Sudanese committee of the publication of the results of the investigation into the violence that took place on 3 June in Khartoum. We call for that outcome to be made known as quickly as possible.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

33. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, want to thank the Prosecutor, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for presenting her twenty-ninth report on developments in the Darfur investigation. On behalf of my country, I also want to commend the vital work done by the Prosecutor and her teams under resolution 1593 (2005) for almost 14 years now. It is necessary not only to ensure justice for the victims of the serious crimes committed in Darfur, but also to enable the emergence of the rule of law in the Sudan and the stabilization of the country. In that respect, France roundly condemns the violence that has taken place in the Sudan in recent weeks. Peaceful protests have been repressed with immense brutality. Such a disproportionate use of force is unacceptable.”

    2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source

34. “We must respond to the Court's legitimate requests so that it is able to fully carry out its mandate. France will not let refusals to cooperate be taken lightly, especially when they come from States parties to the Rome Statute. In that respect, we were pleased that in her most recent report the Prosecutor referred to the discussions in our Arria Formula meeting of 6 July, as well as to France's proposal that States that the Court has found to be in breach of their obligation to cooperate with the Court be asked to explain themselves to the Council. We reiterate our proposal.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

35. “Humanitarian access, which must be guaranteed, is essential in Jebel Marra and elsewhere. It will also be important to strengthen the country team by ensuring that it is adequately equipped, funded and deployed with a view to UNAMID's eventual withdrawal. As of now, both UNAMID and the United Nations country team must be able to monitor the situation of human rights, internally displaced persons and sexual Violence closely, including in remote areas. France would like to once again remind the Council of States' obligation to cooperate with the Court, in accordance with the Council's resolutions. That obligation is primarily incumbent on the Sudan, which must cooperate with the Court in executing arrest warrants against its nationals for acts committed on its territory, as required by resolution 1593 (2005).”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

36. “We are also concerned about the plight of the displaced populations. Lasting solutions must be found for the 2 million displaced people in Darfur. It is imperative that the Sudanese authorities and armed groups make progress in the peace process. Beyond the cessation of hostilities, it is important to address the root causes of the conflict, including the issues of landownership, access to natural resources and, of course, the restoration of the rule of law. The ability to effectively combat impunity and strengthen legal institutions and respect for human rights are inextricably linked to this. In all these areas, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) must play its full role. It is particularly essential to ensure that it has access to the areas where civilians are most vulnerable.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

37. “It must take resolute action to fight against impunity in the Sudan and to put an end to the grave crimes committed in Darfur. This is critical to the achievement of any long-term stabilization in Darfur and in the Sudan. The International Criminal Court is essential in that regard. As others have already said, the overall improvement in the security situation creates opportunities for stabilization, which is encouraging. However, there are still many challenges to address, particularly regarding the protection of civilians. That is particularly the case in Jebel Marra, where clashes continue with consequences in the form of attacks on civilians, displaced populations and human rights violations. We are worried about sexual and gender-based violence, which victimizes women and girls in particular and does so with complete impunity.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

38. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Prosecutor, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her twenty-eighth report and for her briefing, as well as for the progress made regarding the situation in Darfur. On behalf of France, I would like to thank the Prosecutor and her teams for the indispensable work they are carrying out on behalf of the victims awaiting recognition and reparations; for the witnesses who truly believe in international justice; and for the Security Council, which referred the situation of Darfur to the International Criminal Court by resolution 1593 (2005) 13 years ago. We are starkly aware of the difficulty of this task. The responsibility of the Council is the same as it was 13 years ago.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

39. “Judicial rulings relating to war crimes, crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda are based on facts and responsibilities that have been rigorously established. Those rulings are binding on all. We note the resolve of the President and the Prosecutor to take into account resolution 2422 (2018) on the issue of early release. We encourage the Mechanism to continue discussions and considerations in order to endow itself with an early release mechanism with clear conditions, which will enhance international criminal jurisprudence. Finally, I welcome the implementation of the recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services to continue to uphold the principles of restraint, effectiveness and exemplariness, which must also apply to the entire United Nations.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

40. “We take note of the Prosecutor's comments regarding the cooperation provided to his Office by the countries of the former Yugoslavia and his assessment of regional judicial cooperation as being "at its lowest level in years" (S/2018/1033, annex, 11, para. 55). For France and the European Union, which closely follow the Prosecutor's reports, the full cooperation of the countries of the former Yugoslavia with the Mechanism and the fight against impunity for crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia are inseparable and essential. I would also like to echo the concern once again expressed by Prosecutor Brammertz in his report (S/2018/1033, annex II) and his briefing regarding the denial of crimes and responsibility by some individuals or political leaders.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

41. “France welcomes the assistance provided by the Mechanism to national courts responsible for prosecuting perpetrators of international crimes committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia and in the territory of Rwanda. The two cases referred by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to the French courts evolved during the reporting period. On 21 June, the Paris Court of Appeals confirmed the dismissal order issued in 2015 in the Munyeshyaka case. The case is now before the Court of Cassation. In the Bucyibaruta case, the prosecution requested a partial discharge and a transfer to the Court of Cassation. The investigating judge has communicated the procedure to the Public Prosecutor, who must file his final submission in this procedure. France will continue to deal with these cases with all due diligence and rigour.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

42. “With regard to the judicial activities of the Mechanism during the reporting period, we note that five accused were arrested in the new Turinabo et at. contempt case and that those accused were brought before the court immediately two days after their transfer from Kigali to Arusha. We welcome the cooperation of the Rwandan authorities in that matter and will continue to follow the latest developments. We take note of the change in schedule for the Karadzie case, and we are counting on the professionalism of all to complete all trials in progress within the planned deadlines. France also recalls that States are required to cooperate with the Mechanism in the search and arrest of eight fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The arrest warrants will not go away and their crimes will not go unpunished.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

43. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I thank President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their reports and briefings. I pay a warm tribute to Judge Meron, who leaves us an International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals that is fully autonomous, capable of effectively carrying out its mandate and of adapting its procedures and working methods, giving due consideration to the diversity of legal systems and multilateralism, as called for by the Council in resolution 1966 (2010). Judge Meron's contribution to international criminal justice and to the work of the Security Council is indisputable and ongoing. France thanks him for his commitment as Judge and President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the Mechanism,and wishes every success to the future President of the Mechanism.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

44. “Finally, France will continue to support national reconciliation and the fight against impunity, which are inextricably linked. The Investigative Team is an important tool that is complementary to the measures undertaken by the Iraqi authorities to ensure that all the most serious crimes committed in Iraq are brought before the courts, whoever the perpetrators and victims may be. Iraq was able to defeat Da'esh militarily, to hold parliamentary elections in good conditions and to proceed with the appointment of new authorities. It is now important to work towards the implementation of inclusive governance that is based on the rule of law and that serves the interests of all segments of Iraqi society, in stability and prosperity, with the support of the international community.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

45. “The cooperation of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and its Team of Experts is also essential, as recalled earlier by the representative of Kazakhstan. The third aspect is support for justice. The Investigative Team must collect and store evidence that could be used in fair and equitable court proceedings, first in Iraq. We support the efforts of the Iraqi authorities to strengthen the judicial and governance systems. In addition, the victims of Da'esh must have access to justice everywhere. That is something the Investigative Team should also monitor.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

46. “We welcome the commitment of the newly elected Iraqi Government and the establishment of a steering committee to set the terms for that cooperation. We also note the concern of the Investigative Team with respect to involving all the relevant actors in Iraq, including non-governmental organizations, religious minorities and victims' representatives. Cooperation with United Nations mechanisms is also important. We particularly welcome cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, which has a broad mandate to protect human rights and support the rule of law.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

47. “In that regard, we take note of the report of the Secretary-General (A/73/253) that outlines the policy of non-sharing by international accountability mechanisms of evidence for use in the context of criminal proceedings in which the death penalty could be imposed or carried out. Three points seem essential to support the Special Adviser and his Investigative Team. The first point is that the Investigative Team must have the resources it needs, starting with financial resources. That has been said several times before me. We also call on the Special Adviser to ensure that staff members are recruited in such a way as to ensure diversity in terms of gender, language and legal tradition. The second element is cooperation - first with Iraq.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

48. “The plan includes an important component on the fight against impunity in terms of technical assistance, training personnel and identifying victims and providing them psychological support. A fund for victims of ethnic and religious violence was also set up. We believe that the operationalization of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant will fully contribute to that goal. Solid foundations have been put in place over the past three months for the Investigative Team to fulfil the mandate set by the Security Council in resolution 2379 (2017) and its terms of reference, in keeping with United Nations policies and best practices.”

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49. “The international community, including France, has stood alongside the Iraqi authorities in the fight against terrorism. We are now also standing with them in their reconstruction and reconciliation efforts, without which there can be no lasting peace in Iraq. A few days ago, President Macron made a pledge to the fund launched by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad, who embodies hope for the Iraqi people and for all the victims of Da'esh regardless of their ethnicity, religion or gender. France's contribution to the fund will go towards the reconstruction of Sinjar, a region particularly scarred by the abuses of Da'esh, as pointed out by Mr. Khan earlier. Furthermore, in 2019 France will host the next follow-up conference of the Paris action plan in support ofvictims of ethnic and religious violence in the Middle East.”

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50. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): We would like to join others in wishing cote d'Ivoire every success during its presidency of the Security Council for the month of December, and we congratulate China on its presidency in November. I also wish to reiterate the condolences offered by President Emmanuel Macron to the American people following the death of former President Bush. We would like to congratulate Mr. Karim Khan, Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), on his appointment and progress report (see S/2018/1031). We hope to see him appear regularly before the Security Council to report on the progress of the work of the Investigative Team.”

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