Deputy Prosecutor of the ICC meets AU Commission Chairperson in Addis Ababa
Press Release
Deputy Prosecutor of the ICC meets AU Commission Chairperson in Addis Ababa
ICC-OTP-20080128-PR280
International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Mrs. Fatou Bensouda met January 26 with African Union Commission Chairperson H.E. Alpha Oumar Konaré.
The meeting took place while Mrs. Bensouda was in Ethiopia to participate in a consultation on issues relating to women in Darfur, organised by the NGO Femmes Africa Solidarité to coincide with the beginning of the 11th African Union Summit.
“This was a fruitful discussion in which we reaffirmed the common goals of the ICC and the AU” declared Mrs. Bensouda at the end of the meeting. “Together we have a shared commitment: to end impunity - on the African continent, and worldwide” she added.
"Our continued cooperation with international organizations such as the African Union is crucial to giving effect to the decisions of the Court’’ said Mrs. Bensouda.
The International Criminal Court is an independent, permanent court that investigates and prosecutes persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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Source: Office of the Prosecutor