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Promoting #accountability for #atrocities , protecting victims of international crimes, & advancing #transitionaljustice mechanisms. RT/Following ≠ Endorsement.

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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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Congrats to Pres. Boakai on signing the Executive Order on a War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia! This is a huge step to end impunity after more than 20 years. We applaud Pres. Boakai’s leadership. The real work now begins, and the U.S. supports the 🇱🇷 fight for justice!
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
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Appalled by Russia's use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces – a blatant violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances. We have and…
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U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello
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Thank you @SenatorCardin @SenatorRisch for your continued leadership and support for ending the terrible war in Sudan.  As I said earlier, empowering the aspirations of the Sudanese people is what we strive for and the path we stand on.  We must continue to work to ensure full…
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Quds News Network
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According to the US State spokesperson Vedant Patel, the United States "does not believe" the ICC has jurisdiction over Israel and its crimes but will continue to work "closely" with the same court in their work in Ukraine, Darfur, and Sudan.
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Dmytro Kuleba
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I welcome today's decision by @coe 's Committee of Ministers on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine, and I thank all of its members who supported the move. This significant decision directs the CoE Secretary General to prepare the necessary documents…
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U.S. Embassy Addis
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Three transitional justice leaders from Ethiopia, together with participants from the Gambia and Liberia, joined on a ten-day U.S. State Department-sponsored International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange on “Transitional Justice in Africa and the United States.” This…
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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Ensuring that survivors have an opportunity to bear witness, safely and with dignity, is a critical function of any system of international justice. We welcome progress on this case.
@IntlCrimCourt
Int'l Criminal Court
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#Said trial #ICC : The 28th Prosecution witness –‘P-1180’– will start testifying Monday. 📺 Watch it on 29/04 at 10:00 (CEST) in Courtroom 3: 📖 More info about this trial for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity: #CAR
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U.S. Embassy Kyiv
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International law is clear: Russia must pay for the damage it has caused in Ukraine. Anyone can file claims to the Registry of Damages through the Diia app for damage to residential property because of Russia’s brutal invasion. This is a step toward justice for Ukrainians.
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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Appreciated getting an update from 🇺🇦’s Interagency Working Group on Investigating War Crimes, Violations of the Laws and Customs of War, which is working with the 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧 Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group to hold those responsible for Russia’s atrocities to account.
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Samantha Power
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Today, we mourn those killed during the Armenian Genocide and commit to telling their stories so they are never lost to history. I am inspired by the resiliency of the Armenian people and all they have built, but we can never forget. Honored to have paid my respects last year:
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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The United States firmly believes that there should be no safe havens for perpetrators of grave international crimes. We will continue to use all law enforcement tools at our disposal to ensure that these criminals face justice. @HSI_HQ
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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I and the American people stand with the victims, survivors, and family members of those lost to the Armenian genocide. We will continue to fight for a world where atrocities such as this one do not occur.
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@DOJCrimDiv
Criminal Division
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Readout of War Crimes Accountability Team Director and U.S. Special Prosecutor for the Crime of Aggression’s Visit to Ukraine 🔗:
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Secretary Antony Blinken
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Standing up for freedom and human rights is the right thing to do. It is also profoundly in our national interest. Because countries that respect human rights are more likely to be peaceful, prosperous, and stable.
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US Embassy Sarajevo
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Today, we honor the thousands of victims killed at Jasenovac and all victims of Nazism and fascism during World War II.  On this solemn occasion, I call on political leaders to commit in earnest to acknowledge the past, accept the facts, and respect and honor the victims.  These…
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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This conclusion can no longer be contested. The ICTY and its Residual Mechanism ultimately delivered 8 guilty verdicts for the crime of genocide committed at Srebrenica against Bosnian Muslims.  In 2007, the @CIJ_ICJ also ruled that acts committed in Srebrenica amounted to…
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US Embassy Sarajevo
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Special Envoy Jessica Stern
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Honored to have joined impressive panelists at @asilorg last week to discuss how women & LGBTQI+ human rights defenders face increased physical + digital attacks & threats by anti-democratic regimes globally. Equality is not guaranteed; we strive for it every step of the way.…
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Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, Global Crim Justice
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I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with the remarkable Oleksandra Matviichuk @avalaina . We remain inspired by the courage and resilience of advocates for human rights within Ukraine who are also promoting justice in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.
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