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2014-05-13
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  1. “In the former Yugoslavia, we welcome the Prosecutor's report of productive cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia on transferred cases. At the same time, we are concerned about his report that Croatian authorities are not engaging in a similar way, as well as a report of a breakdown in cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia with regard to war crimes prosecutions. We again highlight that, although the ICTY may have closed last December, the pursuit of justice for atrocities related to the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia is not over. There are many hundreds of cases currently in the hands of national authorities in the region. We call on all of the Governments concerned to credibly investigate and prosecute or otherwise resolve those cases, while cooperating with one another and the Mechanism to that end.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

  2. “The implementation of OIOS recommendations will help the Mechanism become even more efficient and effective at continuing to achieve its mandate. We also welcome the revision of the Code of Professional Conduct for the Judges of the Mechanism to include a disciplinary mechanism. We encourage the Mechanism to consider proposals to respond to concerns raised by some States about the early-release regime. We note that some individuals who were released early have subsequently denied responsibility for their crimes. We share the concern that denial undermines the fight against impunity. We recognize and encourage the practice of consulting with the States concerned about the early-release regime.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

  3. “We also appreciate the ongoing efforts to provide assistance to national war crimes prosecutions, encourage regional judicial cooperation and support reconciliation, all of which build on the legacy of accountability established by the Tribunals. With regard to the future, we urge the Mechanism to continue to implement the recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), as described in its report (S/2018/206) issued in March. It is important to note that the OIOS concluded that the Mechanism had "achieved much of what the Security Council envisaged in resolution 1966 (2010)" (5/2018/206, p. I). The Mechanism took advantage of operational innovations to streamline its work further.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

  4. “The volume of work that the Mechanism conducts is impressive given its lean operations - 253 judicial decisions and orders issued during the past reporting period alone, in addition to an ongoing trial in the case Prosecutor v. Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic, ongoing appeal proceedings in the cases Prosecutor v. Radovan Karadeie and Prosecutor v. Ratko Mladie and preparations for appeals in the case Prosecutor v. Augustin Ngirabatware. We would also like to recognize the work of Prosecutor Brammertz. In particular we commend his Office's continued efforts in managing trials and appeals cases, as well as the renewed focus on the Tracking Unit activities to locate and apprehend remaining fugitives.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

  5. “I would like to thank President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their informative briefings. The United States would like to begin by recognizing President Meron. He has led the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals since 2012, overseeing the assumption of responsibilities from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). President Meron's efforts, through his leadership of the Mechanism have helped ensure that victims of horrific atrocities addressed by the ICTR and ICTY receive meaningful measures ofjustice. He has done so while running a lean, efficient operation.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

  6. “We look forward to the continued collaboration with our international partners, including through the work and attention of the Security Council and the Human Rights Council, to achieve a peaceful and prosperous Libya. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the United States concerns regarding the ICC's activity with respect to the situation in Afghanistan, including our long-standing and continuing principled objection to any ICC investigation or other activity concerning United States personnel absent United States consent or a Security Council referral.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

  7. “In particular, designations of those who engage in migrant smuggling or human trafficking are an important part of the international effort to promote accountability in Libya. To counter those and other abuses in the long-term, Libya must first overcome its political impasse in order to achieve a stable, unified Government capable of ending impunity, defeating terrorism, safeguarding the rule of law and providing security and prosperity for all Libyans. To that end, we continue to support United Nations Special Representative Salame as he works to advance political reconciliation and help Libya prepare for free and fair elections by the end of the year that are credible and conducted in a peaceful manner.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

  8. “We are also horrified by the appalling reports of human trafficking in an alleged slave market in Libya. We commend the Government of National Accord's condemnation of slavery and welcome its ongoing investigation into reports of abuse of migrants. We urge the Government of National Accord to accelerate its efforts to hold those responsible to account and cooperate closely with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration to assist migrants and improve their living conditions. The United States supports ongoing efforts to identify and designate individuals and entities that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, including through the commission of serious human rights abuses and violations.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

  9. “We note that the International Criminal Court has also issued an arrest warrant for AI-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled, the former head of Libya's notorious Internal Security Agency, in connection with the alleged torture and other serious crimes against individuals perceived to be enemies of the Al-Qadhafi regime. Turning to more recent events, the United States continues to have grave concerns about the human rights situation in Libya. We have noted the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Major Al-Werfalli, who has been accused of unlawful killings. We remain deeply concerned by those allegations and reiterate our calls for the relevant Libyan authorities to ensure that Al-Werfalli is held accountable for alleged crimes, in accordance with international law.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

  10. “I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her briefing on her Office's work pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) to seek accountability for atrocity crimes committed in Libya. As we have said many times before in these briefings, those responsible for crimes committed during the 2011 revolution must be held to account. The Security Council unanimously referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court to guarantee that the atrocities of the Al-Qadhafi regime would not go unpunished and that those Victims would receive a measure ofjustice. Today we reiterate our demand for accountability. We have called for Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to be brought to The Hague to stand trial for crimes against humanity for the murder and persecution of hundreds of civilians in 2011.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

  11. “At the same time, we reiterate our support of the Council's recent call for Libyan authorities to fulfil their obligation to cooperate with the ICC. We encourage the Libyan authorities to engage with the Court and the Council as appropriate to work to overcome implementation obstacles. We look forward to continuing to work with the other members of the Council, the organs of the ICC and all others that have a contribution to make in bringing this conflict to an end and restoring the rights of the Libyan people.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  12. “We welcome the decision by the Human Rights Council at its March session to request that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights dispatch a fact-finding mission to investigate violations and abuses committed in Libya since the beginning of 2014. We welcome the Prosecutor's continuing calls on the parties to refrain from unlawfully targeting civilians, or, more generally, from committing atrocity crimes. With respect to the finding of non-cooperation that the ICC transmitted to the Council, we welcome the continuing cooperation between the Libyan authorities and the Prosecutor's Office to further implement the memorandum of understanding concluded between Libya and the ICC in November 2013, on burden- sharing regarding the investigation and prosecution of former officials of the Al-Qadhafi regime.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  13. “We fully supportthe efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bernardino Leon, who will convene the next round of talks shortly. We urge the parties to seize this opportunity to finalize agreements on the formation of a national unity Government and arrangements for a comprehensive ceasefire before the holy month of Ramadan begins. We call on all Libyan actors to take steps to ensure due process for detainees. That includes not only releasing any individuals held in unlawful detention, but also planning for the means to transfer detainees to State custody and rebuilding the judiciary's capacity to bring cases to trial.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  14. “Escalating violence between Libyan political rivals make Libya, its citizens and its resources vulnerable to exploitation by violent extremists. Sexual violence also remains an issue of serious concern, as survivors struggle to access critical services and as those who work to deliver them face intimidation. All of those abuses highlight the stakes of the conflict and the urgent need to develop the strong institutions that Libya needs to protect its people. The critical first step towards resolving the current crisis and restoring the rule of law and the protection of human rights, is the formation of a national unity Government through the United Nations-facilitated political dialogue. There can be no military solution. All parties should cease hostilities and work to create an environment conductive to inclusive dialogue.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  15. “Many of the individuals and institutions with the most critical roles to play in exposing and preventing violence against civilians, including journalists, human rights defenders, judges and prosecutors, female activists and the country's human rights commission, have been singled out for intimidation and brutal violence for simply attempting to provide key services to the Libyan people. Other murders, such as the killing of prominent human rights defender Salwa Bugaighis, last June on the day of national elections, have a Clear political purpose, even as it has been impossible to identify those responsible. The ongoing conflict has ravaged Libya's domestic justice institutions, which are essential to protect civilians and which play a key role in advancing respect for human rights.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  16. “I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her briefing and efforts to promote accountability for atrocity crimes in Libya. As we have heard, since the Prosecutor last briefed the Security Council on Libya in November (see S/PV.7306), the conflict has persisted, despite the ongoing United Nations-facilitated political dialogue, and has contributed to a disintegration of the rule of law, thus paralyzing the current Government's efforts to tackle human rights problems. As the United Nations Support Mission in Libya recently stated, armed groups across political, tribal, regional and ideological divides have shown disregard for civilian life. The Prosecutor confirmed that the absence of stability and the rule of law has significant consequences for the work of the ICC.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

  17. “We remain committed to supporting the Libyan Government and institutions through this difficult phase. Finally, we look forward to the ongoing work and partnership with the United Nations, Libya and Libya's international partners, and to exploring appropriate ways whereby we can advance critical initiatives for a peaceful democratic transition and vital national reconciliation efforts, including the assistance pledged in Rome at this year's Ministerial Conference on International Support to Libya. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our thanks to Prosecutor Bensouda and her Office for the work they have done to advance the cause of justice for the people of Libya.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

  18. “Prosecutions that respect the rights of defendants, including those who were members of the former regime, and that provide them with proper guarantees of a fair trial, will also contribute to strengthening public confidence in the judiciary and the rule of law in Libya. As we look at the bigger picture, the United States remains very concerned about the rising instability in Libya. It threatens to undermine the revolution for which Libyans fought so dearly, and to jeopardize Libya's transition to a democratic and prosperous State in which all Libyans can participate. Together we must be clear about what is at risk. The United States will continue to support Libya in its efforts to guarantee security and protect all its citizens and democratic institutions. We also applaud the seating of Libya's Constitution Drafting Assembly.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

  19. “All detainees should be promptly transferred to Government-controlled facilities and must be treated humanely. Within the context of a transitional justice strategy, the Libyan authorities may have to prioritize prosecutions focusing on those who bear the greatest responsibility for the crimes. Beyond prosecutions, we encourage Libya to explore other accountability measures such as those envisioned in its transitional justice law. Additionally, we underscore how important it is that Libya conduct domestic investigations and prosecutions in a manner consistent with its international obligations.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

  20. “Those proceedings have presented novel and important questions for both the Court and the Libyan Government. As the proceedings continue in the Libya situation, we continue to urge Libya to cooperate with the ICC and to take steps to ensure that the perpetrators of the worst crimes are held to account. In addition to the Court's proceedings, we know that Libya still faces many challenges in its efforts to support justice and accountability. The Government can only benefit from continuing to work with the international community to bolster its own domestic capacity in the justice system and to ensure that both high-profile figures from the former regime and the thousands of conflict-related detainees are held only in accordance with the applicable international obligations.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

  21. “I would like to begin by thanking Prosecutor Bensouda of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her informative briefing on Libya, and especially for her contributions to ending impunity for the most serious crimes in Libya. Three years ago, with the adoption ofresolution 1970 (2011), the Security Council called for accountability in Libya. Today, we see real steps towards that at both the international and domestic levels. We welcome reports of collaboration between Libya and the Office of the Prosecutor in connection with ongoing investigations, and we note that they have signed a memorandum of understanding that we hope will facilitate collaboration going forward. Cooperation is key. We know, of course, that the admissibility proceedings in the cases against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi are ongoing.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source