ICC Prosecutor’s Office Arranging a Visit to Sudan Soon

Sudanhorizon – Agencies

The Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Nazhat Shamim Khan, warned that things could get worse in Darfur, based on recent reports about the current situation in the El Fasher area, following attacks by the Rapid Support Forces and affiliated groups on the city and the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps for internally displaced persons.

This came during her briefing to the UN Security Council on Thursday evening, adding that it is difficult to find the appropriate words to describe the scale of the suffering occurring there.

Nazhat Shamim pointed to the Office of the Prosecutor’s limited resources compared to the volume of allegations it is tasked with investigating, calling on Council members to support her now more than ever to prevent the cycle of violence fueled by a deep sense of impunity among those who continue to commit crimes against civilians.

She noted the results of previous efforts to achieve justice for Darfur victims, including the filing of a case against Ali Mohammed Ali Abd al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb. She expressed her satisfaction with further reasons for optimism regarding the cooperation of the Sudanese government.

Nazhat Shamim explained that the Office of the Prosecutor had held further meetings with the Sudanese government, particularly through a previous visit to Port Sudan, facilitated by the Sudanese government, which enabled the identification and communication of additional potential witnesses. She stated that another visit is planned for the coming period.

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