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Statement by the Spokesperson on Chad and the International Criminal Court

12.08.2016
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The EU is fully committed to supporting the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take action against the perpetrators of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. Full cooperation with the ICC is a prerequisite for the Court's effective functioning.

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In accordance with established approach of the EU and its Member States, the EU regrets that Chad, a State Party of the Court, did not fulfil its legal obligation this week, in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 1593, to execute the arrest warrant against Sudanese President Al-Bashir who visited the country on 8 August

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Statements by the Spokesperson
Location

Bruxelles

Editorial sections
EEAS
Tchad