Speech Brief
UK Government says concerns over Darfur crimes
Key points
- Deep concern over deteriorating situation in Darfur
- Calls for cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor and ICC accountability
TL;DR
- UK Government says it is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Darfur and that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Al Geneina and El Fasher.
- UK Government notes a risk of further serious international crimes in El Obeid and recalls the Council demand on 20 June that the Rapid Support Forces halt their assault, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and permit safe passage for those fleeing.
- UK Government welcomes Sudanese cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor, including deployment of the Darfur Team to Port Sudan, regrets the Rapid Support Forces' failure to cooperate, and reiterates support for the ICC and accountability.
Original text
Mr President, I will make three points today. First, the UK remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Darfur. The Office of the Prosecutor’s latest report reinforces the assessment that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Al Geneina and in El Fasher. Indeed, we are concerned that the situation in and around El Fasher remains dire. We also note with increasing alarm the Offic...
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