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2022-04-28
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2022-06-08
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  1. “Ireland commends the States that have exercised universal jurisdiction to prosecute atrocity crimes committed by ISIL members in Iraq, and we noted most recently the support that UNITAD provided to the Swedish Prosecution Authority, which assisted in the conviction of a Swedish woman for failing to protect her minor son from recruitment and use as a child soldier by ISIL. In that regard, we encourage UNITAD to build on progress to date and enhance evidence-sharing cooperation with both the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. Before concluding, allow me to reiterate Ireland’s steadfast support for the Special Adviser’s work in delivering justice for the victims and survivors of ISIL atrocity crimes in Iraq.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  2. “We note that the European Union (EU) has played an important role in enhancing UNITAD’s digital capacities through the EU digitization project, and we strongly urge for the continuation of that important technical assistance. Beyond Iraq, we also welcome the continued assistance provided by UNITAD in support of investigations by national authorities in a range of jurisdictions, including in Europe, and we note that extrabudgetary funding remains crucial to both the speed of investigations in Iraq and to UNITAD’s response to assistance requests from Member States.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  3. “However, the key to advancing accountability for ISIL perpetrators and moving forward in sharing evidence between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities is the continued effort to develop legislation enabling the domestic prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Ireland therefore calls on the relevant actors in Iraq to form a Government as soon as possible in order to make progress on such legislation as a matter of priority. We also reiterate our firm view that such legislation should not include the application of the death penalty. The technical assistance and support provided by UNITAD to the Iraqi authorities is multifaceted, ranging from evidence digitization and preservation to forensic expertise, the excavation of mass graves and training for judges and investigators.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  4. “While accountability and compensation for victims and survivors are crucial, so too is implementing psychosocial supports ensuring that their needs are met in the long term. More broadly, we commend the Team for its continued partnership with civil society, which has significantly boosted its evidence holdings. As outlined by the Special Adviser, the Investigative Team’s priorities have pivoted towards the identification of perpetrators most responsible for atrocity crimes and building targeted case files in cooperation with the Iraqi judiciary. That is an important step in moving from evidence-gathering to evidence-based trials.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  5. “We welcome the completion of an initial case assessment report on ISIL’s development and use of chemical and biological weapons, including in Taza Khurmatu in 2016. The calculated way in which ISIL sought to produce and deploy weapons of mass destruction is truly appalling. There must be accountability for that. We were pleased to see significant progress in UNITAD’s thematic investigation into sexual and gender-based violence perpetrated by ISIL. The insights obtained by the Team through interviews with older Yazidi women demonstrate the real value and importance of both gender- and age-sensitive investigative approaches. We also recognize the progress in investigating crimes against the LGBTQI+ community and would like to thank civil society for identifying witnesses to interview.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  6. “Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq and thank Mr. Ritscher for his report (see S/2022/434) and briefing this afternoon. He can be assured of Ireland’s strong support for the crucial work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) in pursuing accountability for atrocity crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Iraq (ISIL). Ireland welcomes the progress that UNITAD made across all its investigative lines of inquiry during the reporting period. We recognize that the cooperation with the Investigative Team by the Iraqi authorities, including the Kurdistan Regional Government, was essential to ensuring such progress.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

  7. “We encourage all initiatives that ensure that those who cooperate with the Court through whatever means remain safe and secure. Today, more so than ever, the work of the Court is essential to upholding the rule of law and achieving justice for victims. Prosecutor Khan, as always, can count on Ireland’s strong and unwavering support for him and his Office in working towards that vital mandate.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

  8. “With that in mind, Ireland committed additional voluntary contributions to the ICC two weeks ago. Such contributions will assist with all situations before the Court and may directly benefit the work being conducted in relation to the Libyan situation. The increased emphasis on engagement with victims and survivors in the Prosecutor’s forward- looking investigative strategy is very welcome, especially efforts to bring the work of the Office closer to survivors, witnesses and the families of victims. One of the challenges in that will be ensuring the safety of those who wish to engage with the Court and the Prosecutor’s Office. The intention to establish an enhanced field office is a prerequisite to such further engagement.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

  9. “That is a particularly welcome development, since we know that sexual and gender-based violence remains widespread in migrant detention centres and that no action is being taken by authorities to hold perpetrators to account. We also note the Office’s preliminary assessment that crimes against migrants, including sexual and gender-based violence, may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes. However, we appreciate the fact that resources remain a matter of concern for the Court across all situations. We reiterate once again our view that where the Security Council has referred situations to the International Criminal Court, that should be matched with adequate funding. Such referrals place an extra burden on the Court, including through the reporting requirement, and the Council should acknowledge as much.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

  10. “Ensuring the ability of the Prosecutor’s Office to conduct in-country investigative activities is also key to progress on the situation, and we look forward to hearing more in future briefings about a renewed memorandum of understanding between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan authorities. Ireland is appreciative of the open approach to reporting adopted by the Prosecutor in his latest report. The Prosecutor’s prioritization of the situation in Libya and the allocation of resources to that matter — in particular support for the recruitment of additional staff with specialized expertise with respect to sexual and gender-based crimes — are also positive.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

  11. “The culture of impunity described by the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya is particularly troubling. In that difficult environment, progress by the Office of the Prosecutor is particularly reliant on cooperation with the Libyan authorities, and we continue to urge Libya to execute the outstanding arrest warrant against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi as a matter of priority. We welcome the Prosecutor’s intention to refresh the relationship with the Libyan authorities and look forward to his travel to Libya in the near future. We acknowledge that assistance provided by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya is in that regard is vital.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

  12. “I thank Prosecutor Khan for his comprehensive and candid report and briefing this afternoon. I also wish to welcome our colleague the Ambassador of Libya. Impunity remains a significant block to Libya’s transition to democracy and the rule of law. That is why the Security Council’s referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Office of the Prosecutor’s investigation are so critical to long-term peace and stability in Libya. We know that the operational, security and political environment in which the Prosecutor’s Office continues to operate in Libya is very challenging. In addition to the fragile political situation, we are deeply concerned by continued reports of violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source