Last month, Yerevan ratified the Rome Statute, which recognizes the jurisdiction of the ICC.
According to Armenia, after joining the ICC, prosecutors belonging to this court will be able to investigate alleged crimes committed in the separatist enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
“The Statute for Armenia will enter into force on February 1, 2024,” states the statement issued by the ICC.
“Armenia will become the 124th country to accede to the Statute and the 19th country belonging to the Eastern European Group,” the statement added.
On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive against Armenian separatist forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
After less than a day of fighting, Azerbaijan regained full control of this mountainous region.
Almost all ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh – about 100 thousand. of people fled to Armenia after this attack, creating a refugee crisis.
Yerevan accuses Baku of “ethnic cleansing” in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan strongly denies.
Armenia angered Russia by deciding to join the ICC, which this year indicted Kremlin mastermind Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes related to the war in Ukraine.
ICC members should arrest Putin if he enters their territory.
Armenia has criticized Russian peacekeepers stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh for not intervening as Azerbaijan launched its blitzkrieg offensive to regain control of the region.
Russia has denied the accusations.
Established in 2002, the ICC is the only independent global tribunal to investigate the world’s most serious crimes, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Parties accede to the court’s jurisdiction by signing its founding Rome Statute.
Azerbaijan is not a member of the ICC.
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2024-09-12 00:41:57
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Armenia Joins International Criminal Court: A Move Towards Accountability and Justice
Last month, Armenia made a significant move by ratifying the Rome Statute, thereby becoming the 124th country to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) [[1]]. This decision marks a crucial step towards promoting accountability and justice, particularly in the context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The ICC, established in 2002, is the only independent global tribunal tasked with investigating the world’s most serious crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. By joining the ICC, Armenia has demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
According to Armenia, the ICC’s prosecutors will now be able to investigate alleged crimes committed in the separatist enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. This move is particularly significant given the recent escalation of violence in the region. On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive against Armenian separatist forces, resulting in Azerbaijan regaining full control of the region and causing over 100,000 ethnic Armenians to flee to Armenia, creating a refugee crisis. Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of “ethnic cleansing” in the region, which Azerbaijan strongly denies.
Armenia’s decision to join the ICC has also sparked controversy with Russia, which has been a traditional ally of Armenia. Russia has denied accusations that its peacekeepers stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh failed to intervene during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Armenia’s move to join the ICC is seen as a rebuke to Russia, which has been at odds with the court since it indicted Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes related to the war in Ukraine.
The ICC’s membership is open to countries that sign its founding Rome Statute. With Armenia’s accession, the country will become the 19th country in the Eastern European Group to join the ICC. Notably, Azerbaijan is not a member of the ICC.
In addition to Armenia’s move, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has also been active in Armenia, promoting business and trade in the region [[2]]. The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has also announced a business delegation to Yerevan, Armenia, in June 2024, highlighting the growing economic ties between India and Armenia [[3]].
Armenia’s decision to join the ICC is a significant step towards promoting accountability, justice, and human rights in the region. Despite the challenges and controversies that may arise, this move demonstrates Armenia’s commitment to upholding the principles of international law and ensuring that those responsible for serious crimes are held accountable.
Keywords: Armenia, International Criminal Court (ICC), Rome Statute, Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, human rights, international law, accountability, justice.
How does Armenia’s recent ratification of the Rome Statute impact ongoing investigations into alleged war crimes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region?
Armenia Joins International Criminal Court: A Move Towards Accountability and Justice
Last month, Armenia made a significant move by ratifying the Rome Statute, thereby becoming the 124th country to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) [[1]]. This decision marks a crucial step towards promoting accountability and justice, particularly in the context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The ICC, established in 2002, is the only independent global tribunal tasked with investigating the world’s most serious crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. By joining the ICC, Armenia has demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
According to Armenia, the ICC’s prosecutors will now be able to investigate alleged crimes committed in the separatist enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. This move is particularly significant given the recent escalation of violence in the region. On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive against Armenian separatist forces, resulting in Azerbaijan regaining full control of the region and causing over 100,000 ethnic Armenians to flee to Armenia, creating a refugee crisis. Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of “ethnic cleansing” in the region, which Azerbaijan strongly denies.
Armenia’s decision to join the ICC has also sparked controversy with Russia, which has been a traditional ally of Armenia. Russia has denied accusations that its peacekeepers stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh failed to intervene during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Armenia’s move to join the ICC is seen as a rebuke to Russia, which has been at odds with the court since it indicted
