(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the
International Criminal Court case on Sudan, India's Charge
d'affaires to UN R. Ravindra said India is not a signatory to the
Rome Statute and is not a member of the International Criminal
Court (ICC), Trend reports citing The Print .
He said,“We have noted progress made in the recent months
including the first trial in the case against Mr. Abd Al Rahman. We
also take note of the ongoing visit of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to
Sudan.”
It is pertinent to note here that Abd-Al-Rahman, an alleged
leader of the militia is suspected of 31 counts of war crimes and
crimes against humanity committed between August 2003 and at least
April 2004 in Darfur, Sudan.
The Indian Charge d'affaires highlighted that the UN-facilitated
intra-Sudanese political process needs to be Sudanese-led and
guided by a constructive approach.
He said,“The developments in the recent months reflect the
inherent challenges in the political transition process in Sudan.
We continue to believe that the UN-facilitated intra-Sudanese
political process needs to be Sudanese-led and guided by a
constructive approach. The transition process should continue to
address issues related to justice and accountability.”
Further speaking, the Ambassador said that the Transitional
Government of Sudan has shown readiness to address issues relating
to transitional justice, including accountability for human rights
violations, through a truth and reconciliation process.
“The parties to the Juba Peace agreement have also agreed to
establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in relation to
Darfur, and a Special Court for Darfur Crimes. The jurisdiction of
this Special Court, which will include matters relating to
genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes since 2002, is a
step in the right direction,” the Ambassador said.
“Regarding the situation in Darfur, the SG's most recent report
has noted progress on the start-up of the Darfur Permanent
Ceasefire Committee as well as progress in relation to the joint
security-keeping force in Darfur, which was agreed to in the Juba
Peace Agreement,” he added.
The Ambassador called for a need to have an inclusive and
transparent process in the states to establish accountability for
serious violations of international law committed within its
jurisdiction.
“The accountability for serious violations of international law
is a noble objective and needs to be pursued with due respect for
the sovereign equality of states. The international community
should continue to encourage states concerned to have an inclusive
and transparent process to establish accountability for serious
violations of international law committed within its jurisdiction,”
he said.
Indian Charge d'affaires concluded his remark with a positive
hope for the people of Sudan to overcome the current challenges and
strive further ahead toward a stable and prosperous future.
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