I have taken note of the Prosecutor's statement issued 13 June 2018 in relation to the judgment of the Appeals Chamber in the Bemba Case.
Violence and clashes between armed groups in several parts of the Central African Republic ("CAR") have increased in the last months. I am deeply concerned about this development and the recent attacks reported in Bangassou, Bria and Alindao. The current situation appears extremely precarious with reports of violence and allegations of serious crimes committed against civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers. These reported crimes may fall under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court ("ICC"), and must immediately stop.