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first: 2022-04-28
most recent: 2023-12-12
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“I would also like to thank Ambassador Michel Biang of Gabon and his delegation for the able manner in which they chaired the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Finally, Ghana takes note of the measures put in place to protect witnesses. We have noted that the Mechanism has conducted threat assessments and coordinated responses to security-related needs under judicial protection orders and, more significantly, in cooperation with national authorities. We believe such measures will encourage other victims not to recant when called upon to give testimony. In conclusion, I would be remiss if I concluded my last statement to the Council on this subject matter without applauding the untiring efforts of the President and the Prosecutor of the Mechanism and their staff in carrying out their mandate by bringing the perpetrators of atrocity crimes to justice.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“The survivors and the families of victims are looking up to us, and we cannot let them down. Thirdly, on the issue of complementarity, we continue to note with appreciation the continuous collaboration between the Office of the Prosecutor and the national prosecutions by providing them with access to evidence — and one such instance of collaboration led to the impending transfer of Mr. Kayishema to Rwanda for trial if the legal procedures are exhausted in South Africa. That is also subject to the conditions set out in the relevant referral decisions. We urge the Mechanism to continue with such activities, as this development helps in building the capacities of the officers in the national prosecutions of the affected countries, in line with the principle of complementarity.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on all States harbouring fugitives to fully cooperate with the Mechanism by honouring their responsibilities under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, Ghana continues to pledge its support to all efforts by the comity of nations, which have a collective responsibility to remember and not forget that the survivors and families of victims of atrocity crimes are still crying out for justice and accountability. We underscore the fact that sometimes the wheels of justice may grind slowly, but the Council needs to speak with one voice and acknowledge that, if we failed in our responsibility to protect the victims during the genocide, we have a collective responsibility to seek justice for the victims by holding accountable the perpetrators of heinous atrocity crimes, no matter how long it takes.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Ghana wishes to encourage the Mechanism to continue with diplomatic efforts in finding an amicable solution with the receiving States. We commend the President for complementing the diplomatic efforts of the Registrar by raising such issues during bilateral meetings with States. The arrest of Mr. Fulgence Kayishema, one of the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, on 24 May in South Africa shows that, when States cooperate with the Mechanism, it leads to progress and the early closure of the cases before the Mechanism, in line with resolution 1966 (2010). Non-cooperation by some States leads to delays and further adds to the financial burden of the Mechanism.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“First, on the issue of cooperation between States and the Mechanism, we wish to express concern about the challenges the Mechanism continues to face in the area of enforcement. As rightly indicated in the report, the return of some convicted persons to the United Nations Detention Unit by States puts a financial burden on the Mechanism, as the Unit was not intended for such purposes. In that connection, we continue to thank the 12 enforcement States for agreeing to take up additional responsibilities in enforcing the sentences of one or more convicted persons and encourage those considering enforcing sentences in the future to do so. Another issue of critical importance on cooperation is the relocation of acquitted and released persons by the Mechanism to third States.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank President Gatti Santana and Prosecutor Brammertz for submitting their twenty-third assessment report (see S/2023/566) to the Security Council, pursuant to paragraph 16 of resolution 1966 (2010), which provides Council members with an overview of the progress of work as well as the challenges facing the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals over the reporting period. My delegation acknowledges the important role of the Mechanism in ending impunity and bringing the remaining perpetrators of atrocity crimes to justice and will continue to support all efforts to work constructively with other delegations in that regard. Concerning the contents of the report, Ghana would like to highlight the following four points.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We call on the Council to support the work of the Office and send a strong and unified message to the perpetrators of atrocity crimes — that no matter where they hide, in due time, the arms of justice will seize them and deliver accountability for their victims, who should no longer be powerless. To show its support and to emphasize that the ICC is truly relevant for us, Ghana joined this afternoon’s press stakeout.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“As we have always emphasized, that approach could not only address the lack of cooperation between the Court and the Sudanese authorities, but also garner the broadest support to address issues of accountability in other cases that the Court is investigating. I wish to conclude by once again thanking Mr. Khan for his leadership of the Office and commend the States and non- States parties that are cooperating and assisting the Office in carrying out its mandate, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), being the first referral from the Council to the ICC.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“It is gratifying to note that the significant cooperation and assistance received from a number of those States has helped with the progress of the trial of Mr. Abd-Al-Rahman. We call on States and non-States parties to the ICC to continue to cooperate with the Office by giving timely responses to requests from the Office of the Prosecutor to support the effective and efficient discharge of the Office mandate, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). We once again urge the Office to continue with its efforts to increase cooperation and dialogue with African States, as well as the African Union.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We emphasize that this remains central to accelerating the investigative work of the Office and fulfilling the legitimate expectations of survivors. Ghana recalls that in the thirty-fifth report, the Prosecutor detailed some areas that are key to the work of the Office. Regrettably, as the report indicates, those commitments have not been kept, particularly with regard to the whereabouts of indictees such as Al-Bashir, whose present whereabouts are unknown in the wake of the current conflict in the Sudan. We note with appreciation that during the period under review, the Office has continued to broaden and deepen its engagement with third States and civil society organizations in support of its investigative and prosecutorial activities.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We particularly condemn the ethnic dimension of the conflict, where black Sudanese populations are deliberately being targeted. The current conflict in the Sudan will certainly have an impact on the road map of the Office in relation to the cases in Darfur. Despite those challenges, Ghana urges the Office not to relent on its continuous efforts to empower victims, witnesses and affected communities by bringing its work closer to the affected communities through sustained missions to Darfur, as well as the enhancement of the Office’s permanent presence as soon as the situation is ripe for such engagements. Ghana maintains its call for the full cooperation of the competent Sudanese authorities, especially on the Al-Bashir case, where documentary evidence is very much needed.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“On that score, Ghana applauds the courage of victims and witnesses who have braved all risks to provide testimonies in that particular trial. That fact further affirms that victims of atrocity crimes will always strive for justice, no matter how long it takes. With reference to the current situation in Darfur, we strongly support the Prosecutor’s decision to initiate investigations into the acts of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the current hostilities in the Sudan, and more particularly in Darfur. Ghana expresses grave concern about the loss of life and the displacement of thousands of people. Ghana reiterates its call on the parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and the international rules of engagement governing conflict.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for presenting his thirty-seventh report to the Council on the activities of the Office of the Prosecutor with regard to the situation in Darfur. I also wish to welcome the Permanent Representative of the Sudan, Ambassador Mohamed, to this meeting. The current report demonstrates once again the Office’s seriousness in dealing with impunity in Darfur, especially based on the continuous progress that has been made regarding the trial proceedings in the case of Mr. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, which is the first trial before the Court on the basis of a referral from the Council. That progress would not have been achieved without the support of witnesses.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We, however, welcome the Council’s decision that the notification requirements set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2633 (2022) shall no longer apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment, solely in support of the implementation of the terms of the peace agreement, or related technical assistance or training on non-lethal military equipment.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“We also regret that the efforts of the three African members of the Security Council and other delegations to introduce language from the African Union resolution adopted during the thirty-sixth ordinary session of the Assembly of the Union, held from 18 to 19 February, were not incorporated in the text. That resolution expressed concern about the socioeconomic impact of sanctions as one of the main obstacles impeding the implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the penholder, the United States, for its committed efforts during the negotiation of resolution 2683 (2023), which was just adopted, and commend all members of the Council for their constructive engagement on the resolution. While Ghana acknowledges the need for further efforts to be made by South Sudan in its security sector reforms, including in its arms and weapons management practices, we abstained in the voting on the resolution because we think that what South Sudan needs from the international community at this time are not sanctions, but a carefully managed support system of capacity development in the young nation’s transitional journey of statehood.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Office of the Prosecutor to continue to carry out its mandate by bringing perpetrators of atrocity crimes in Libya to face justice to bring succour to the families of victims.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We call on the competent Libyan authorities to respect the human rights of migrants and protect them in accordance with international law. We therefore encourage the Office to continue with the proactive cooperation measures with the national authorities and regional organizations, such as EUROPOL, to support domestic efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes allegedly committed against migrants, as highlighted in the report. In conclusion, Ghana expresses its appreciation to the United Nations entities, including the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, that have provided support to the Office of the Prosecutor during the reporting period.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“The Office’s continued efforts to further strengthen engagement with Libyan and non-Libyan victims, witnesses and affected communities, both inside and outside Libya, are commendable. We take this opportunity to call on the international community to provide effective psychological and rehabilitative assistance to victims across Libya. Finally, Ghana notes with appreciation the ongoing close cooperation with other countries and agencies that led to the recent arrest and extradition from Ethiopia to the Netherlands and Italy of two key suspects of crimes against migrants and refugees. We take this opportunity to thank the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EUROPOL) for their support.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, during the most recent briefing to the Council (see S/PV.9187), Ghana highlighted the importance of witness protection before, during and after the trial process. We are happy to note that the Office of the Prosecutor has taken measures to empower victims, witnesses and affected communities through an enhanced presence in the region and increased contact with victims, victims’ associations and representatives and other civil society organizations on the situation in Libya. Ghana believes that the renewed strategic approach, which has increased engagement, will enrich the investigations, provide access to potential evidence and witnesses and ensure that the team is abreast of current developments on the ground.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We commend the Office for transitioning to the use of Relativity, a new evidence-management system using artificial intelligence and machine learning, which will modernize and enhance the team’s investigative and analytical capabilities. While underscoring the positive relations between the Office of the Prosecutor and the competent Libyan authorities, we call on the Government of Libya to ensure the full cooperation of all relevant national authorities with the Office of the Prosecutor, in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011), including by providing documentation relevant to the ICC investigations. We welcome the support provided by the Government with respect to the Prosecutor visit to Libya in November 2022.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We are also happy to note that such cooperation has led to 17 interviews, conducted jointly by the Office and investigators from a domestic law enforcement agency. That will not only build capacities but also — as rightly captured in the report — save resources and enable a direct exchange of knowledge and experience. Secondly, on cooperation with the competent Libyan authorities, we note with appreciation that cooperation and a greater partnership between the Office and Libya remains a fundamental tenet of the Office’s work on the Libyan situation. Further strengthening of excellent cooperation with the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, enhancing the Office’s investigations and supporting the identification of additional witnesses relevant to the investigations, are worthy of note and encouragement.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“First, we note the continued efforts and steps being taken by the Office of the Prosecutor to establish an enhanced dialogue with the Libyan authorities in the implementation of the principle of complementarity by actively contributing to the investigations conducted by the domestic law enforcement agencies of six States parties into international crimes committed in Libya, including within the joint team on crimes affecting migrants. That approach will build the capacities of Libyan institutions towards conducting national trials of indictees. Ghana welcomes the positive results from the renewed approach to complementarity that the Office has taken in this situation, including the arrest and prosecution by the relevant national authorities of key suspects connected to crimes committed against migrants in Libya.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for the report he just submitted to the Security Council, and express my thanks to Ambassador Taher Elsonni of Libya for participating in this meeting. At the outset, let me underscore that Ghana has a lot of confidence in the Prosecutor and his Office, as the Prosecutor has, any time he has addressed the Council, demonstrated his professionalism, dedication and commitment to the duty of ending impunity. In that regard, we convey our support for his efforts. On the substantive issues in the report, Ghana wishes to highlight the following four points.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“In the consensus adoption of the resolution (resolution 2667 (2022)), we hope that the groups wreaking havoc in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will understand the unanimity of the international community opposing their actions. We urge their full and effective participation on the military track of the Nairobi process and call for sustained international support for the processes leading towards disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. We welcome the recent agreements in Luanda, which have a very positive outlook and continue to encourage the regionally led efforts to resolve the political and security challenges of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ghana therefore voted in favour of both resolutions for the aforementioned reasons. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Council’s unified support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and hope that future reviews of the mandate will reflect the collective wisdom of the Council. With regard to the sanctions regime, we thank all delegations for the consensus reached leading to the lifting of the notification requirements on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have always made the case, together with our colleagues, the other African members of the Security Council, that in the present circumstances the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has to be freed of all fetters that mitigate the development of its capabilities to deal with the various obligations placed upon it by the Council, especially with regard to the protection of civilians and the prevention of human rights abuses by armed groups.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“Despite the non-realization of some of our ambitions, especially for a more integrated coordination and support for the East African Community regional force, which was inserted to stabilize the theatre, we nonetheless believe that the resolution (resolution 2666 (2022)) provides the scope for further engagement beyond the context of the Security Council in order to positively change the realities on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We note the upcoming elections to be held in 2023 and advocate for the implementation of the MONUSCO mandate for a positive role to be played in the establishment of the conditions necessary to facilitate the organization of peaceful elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“Ghana thanks France for all the efforts made during the negotiation of the resolutions we have just adopted (resolutions 2666 (2022) and 2667 (2022)). The renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is an important action for maintaining the stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid the ongoing security challenges in the eastern part of the country.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“We also call for the cooperation of all political actors in Libya towards finding lasting peace in the country, with a democratic dispensation. In conclusion, we encourage the competent Libyan authorities to make all the necessary efforts to realize the aspirations of the Libyan people by holding presidential and parliamentary elections within the mandate cycle.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9173 (2022) · source
“Ghana would like to thank the United Kingdom, as penholder, for its diligent and committed efforts in facilitating the negotiation of resolution 2656 (2022), just adopted. We thank all Security Council members for their flexibility in agreeing to a further one-year mandate, as advocated by the three African members of the Council during the previous mandate renewal. We note that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya finds itself at a critical point in the peace and political process in the country, but we are confident that the Mission will be able to deliver on its mandate if the Council is united in its support. For that reason, Ghana voted in favour of the resolution and calls for the maximum support of Council members to enable the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to successfully carry out his mandate.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9173 (2022) · source
“Khan for his efforts aimed at fighting impunity by relocating from The Hague to Khartoum, particularly, for meeting with victims and survivors of atrocity crimes in Darfur. This approach will help to demystify the invisibility of the warlords who are seen as untouchable in their communities and also give victims and survivors hope by showing that they have a place — the ICC — where they can turn for justice in times of need.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“The proposed establishment of a field office in Khartoum and of possible locations for the presence of the Court in the Sudan are also welcome developments. Thirdly, we further note with appreciation the steps being taken by the Court in its renewed strategy to increase avenues for accountability through cooperation with third States and international and regional organizations. Of significance are the steps being taken to increase cooperation and dialogue with many African States and the African Union. As noted in the report, this approach could help address not only the lack of cooperation between the Court and the Sudanese authorities, but it could also garner the broadest support to address issues of accountability in other cases that the Court is investigating. I wish to conclude by once again thanking Mr.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“We also encourage the Court to continue to work with the Sudanese judicial system and provide the needed technical and capacity-building support. Certainly, the independence of these national courts should be paramount in the capacity-building efforts. Secondly, the measures being put in place by the Court to empower victims, witnesses and affected communities by bringing its work closer to affected communities through the proposed increase in the frequency of missions to Darfur — and the enhancement of the Court’s permanent field presence — are noteworthy. In that regard, we applaud the Prosecutor for meeting with victims and survivor groups in internally displaced persons camps in both South and Central Darfur States during his ongoing visit to the Sudan from 20 to 24 August 2022.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“However, it is gratifying to observe the cooperative approach being taken by the Court in engaging with the competent Sudanese authorities. Furthermore, the Court’s engagement with the relevant national authorities is a positive step in confidence-building towards desired results. Ghana has always maintained that it is primarily the responsibility of States to protect their citizens; therefore, the State must be consulted in such matters. However, cooperation should not be subordinated to the principle of complementarity, which is a core principle of the Rome Statute. It is therefore worth noting the Court’s willingness to continue with its dialogue and the exploration of innovative approaches to address accountability at the domestic level. We take this opportunity to call on the Government of the Sudan to show support in that regard.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“Of particular note are the landmark trial proceedings that commenced on 5 April 2022 in the case of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, which is of significance because it is the first trial at the Court based on a referral from the Security Council. Ghana believes that this trial sends a strong signal to all would-be perpetrators of atrocity crimes that, although the wheels of justice sometimes grind slowly, at the end of the day, accountability and justice are inevitable. As to other aspects of the report, Ghana wishes to highlight the following three points. First, while calling on the Court to carry out its mandate enshrined in the Security Council referral, Ghana notes the challenges facing the Court in the light of the current complex political and security situation in the Sudan.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for delivering the thirty-fifth briefing to the Security Council on the activities of the Court on the Sudan file. We welcome the fact that the Prosecutor is at this moment in the Sudan and believe that the facilitation of his presence there is a sign of the commitment of the Sudanese authorities to helping the Court address all outstanding matters. I also wish to welcome the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to today’s meeting. The present report of the Prosecutor to the Council demonstrates the Court’s seriousness in dealing with impunity in the Sudan.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we encourage the competent Libyan authorities to make all the necessary efforts in realizing the aspirations of the Libyan people by holding the presidential and parliamentary elections within the mandate cycle.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, much as Ghana appreciates the efforts of the Secretary-General to fill the vacant position of an Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the failure of the Security Council to find consensus on his proposed nominee further complicates the Libyan peace process, with the departure of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Libya. We take this opportunity to call on the members of the Security Council to place the overall interests of Libya above all else and work constructively with the Secretary-General in appointing the desired leadership for UNSMIL. The people of Libya are crying out for elections as a basic step towards the rebuilding of their nation. The Security Council cannot let them down.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“Secondly, it may also be noted that the Secretariat, in one of its briefings, drew the Council’s attention to the fact that short mandates are a disincentive to would- be potential candidates for the position of Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Thirdly, the frustrations of the Libyan people were amply demonstrated by the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Taher Elsonni when he addressed the Security Council on Monday, 25 July (see S/PV.9098). He demanded action than rhetoric from the Council. It is Ghana’s firm belief that a substantive mandate renewal would have sent a positive signal to the Libyan people.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“Ghana would like to thank the United Kingdom as penholder for its diligent and committed efforts aimed at facilitating the negotiation of the resolution just adopted (resolution 2647 (2022)). Regrettably, Ghana abstained from the voting on the resolution for the following reasons. First, the Security Council once again, and for the fifth consecutive time, has failed to show commitment to the Libyan people through technical rollovers and by not extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for a one-year period to consolidate all the gains of the peace efforts and foster serious engagement between the Council and the Libyan people through UNSMIL.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“We note the centrality of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement to stability in South Sudan and encourage all the parties to genuinely commit to its provisions for the country’s progress. We want a South Sudan that will develop in peace without armed conflict.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“Ghana takes note of the formation of a unified command structure and the plans for the redeployment of the necessary unified forces. We encourage the Government of South Sudan to continue its efforts to deal with the country’s strategic defence and security review; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; managing existing arms and ammunition stockpiles; and the implementation of the joint action plan for the armed forces. We welcome the Council’s decision to exempt the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment from the arms embargo inspections regime and hope that the progressive fulfilment of the benchmarks by the Government of South Sudan will lead to a more positive consideration of the embargo in subsequent reviews.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the penholder, the United States, for its diligent and committed efforts during the negotiations on resolution 2633 (2022), on South Sudan, which was just adopted. Ghana commends the constructive engagement of all members of the Council on the resolution and believes that it will help to provide the stability required for the further engagement of the South Sudanese leadership in transitioning the country through the present delicate stage of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. We recognize, however, that South Sudan needs to be supported by the international community in its transitional journey and needs to build its capacities, including its ability to meet its reporting requirements to the Council.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“We wish to state that reconciliation would provide the people of Libya the opportunity to heal their wounds and forge ahead in unison towards the peaceful development of Libya.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We wish to thank the United Kingdom for its hard work during the negotiations on resolution 2629 (2022). Ghana voted in favour of the resolution in order to move the process in Libya forward and for consensus-building. It is, however, regrettable that the resolution did not reflect issues related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as reconciliation and a substantive renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. During the negotiations, the three African countries members of the Security Council called for a substantive renewal of the mandate to allow for predictability and proper planning to meet the myriad of challenges confronting the Libyan people.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We call on other States and relevant international agencies that may have relevant information to assist the Court in carrying out its investigations. In conclusion, I would once again urge the Prosecutor to continue to look towards the evidence to deliver fair and equitable justice for victims among the people of Libya and for migrant victims from other States. Ghana therefore continues to hope for a balanced and global approach to the investigation of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, devoid of the perceived region-centric approach.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“In carrying out its investigations, the Court should also turn its attention to getting witnesses outside Libya to testify, in view of reports of attacks on migrants, some of whom may be survivors of these attacks. In that regard, it would be useful for the Court to seek the cooperation of neighbouring States as part of the investigation, particularly by eliciting evidence from migrants who escaped these atrocity crimes and may be seeking refuge in those States. Accordingly, Ghana notes with appreciation the ongoing cooperation between the Court and such external partners as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation in gathering credible evidence.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“As the Court proceeds with investigations into the cases, particularly in Tarhuna, where 27 mass graves have been discovered and approximately 338 residents went missing between 2014 and 2020, it is important to underscore the fact that the Court needs to put in place efficient mechanisms that will protect witnesses. In that regard, Ghana calls on the Court to take into consideration the involvement of victims in the whole process and give them the needed protection before, during and after the trials. We believe this will give victims the required confidence to testify during trials, as it has been observed that in some instances witnesses have been recanting, which adversely affects the case for the prosecution and invariably casts a slur on the Court.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We take this opportunity to call on the relevant stakeholders in Libya to give unfettered access to the team of investigators from the Court so that they can carry out their work effectively and efficiently. In view of the political situation in Libya, Ghana believes that the proposed signing of the memorandum of understanding, to which all relevant Libyan stakeholders should commit, is a step in the right direction, as it will show political commitment to the process as a whole for the time when the situation in Libya normalizes. The third issue of importance to Ghana is witness protection — before, during and after the trial process.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source