️BREAKING: ICC President Tomoko Akane statement addressing UNGA - She also highlighted that the ICC was subjected to unprecedented level of threats.
“The past year was marked by an unprecedented increase in demand for the Court’s work in the form of investigations, pre-trial proceedings, trials and appeals.
“Sadly, the International Criminal Court is becoming more and more relevant in today’s world. International atrocities that shock the conscience of humanity are being committed in many parts of the world at this very moment”
She regrets that the Court has been subject to unprecedented levels of threats, pressures & coercive measures which pose a serious threat to the administration of justice by the Court: “Let me be very clear on this. We cannot give up. We will not give up”
“The Court will continue its efforts to increase the number of States Parties & it appreciates the efforts taken by our civil society partners in raising awareness and in promoting the universal ratification and full implementation of the Statute.”
Source: ICC on X.
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