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After the commotion caused by the Family relationship between Karim Khan and the defense attorney for the government of Nicolás Madurothe Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) assured this Monday, September 9, that actively works impartially to achieve accountability for possible crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela.
“The Office has been clear from the beginning of this work that it will not delay its efforts to achieve accountability in relation to the situation in Venezuela, whether through its own investigation or through genuine and real efforts in Venezuela,” the ICC Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement sent to journalists.
Khan’s office reiterated that The investigation into Venezuela, launched in November 2021 for crimes against humanity committed since at least 2014, is now active and ongoing. This is after the Pre-Trial Chamber rejected the appeal by Nicolás Maduro’s regime seeking to suspend the investigation.
ICC Prosecutor’s Office Analyses Complaints Following Venezuelan Elections
«We are closely following the current developments in Venezuela following the presidential elections on July 28, 2024“and confirms that it is independently and impartially analysing the information transmitted to it regarding allegations of crimes that may fall within the jurisdiction of the Court,” the office added.
The Office of the Prosecutor also revealed that it has made diplomatic efforts at the highest level with the Maduro regime “to underline the importance of ensuring that the rule of law is respected at the present time and to emphasize that all persons must be protected from violations that may constitute crimes under the Rome Statute.”
The statement by the ICC Prosecutor’s Office comes after the controversy generated by a newspaper publication The Washington Post which reported on possible conflicts of interest of the prosecutor Khan, after it became known that his sister-in-law Venkateswari Alagendra is Maduro’s defense attorney in this case.
The outlet recalled that there is “a code of conduct for the prosecutor’s office, which orders its members to refrain from any conflict that may arise from personal interest in the case, including a marital, parental or other close family, personal or professional relationship with any of the parties.”
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Venezuela Under the Spotlight: ICC’s Investigation into Human Rights Abuses
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been investigating human rights abuses in Venezuela since 2021, making it the only country in Latin America with an open investigation before the ICC [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1]. The court’s efforts to achieve accountability for crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela have been ongoing, despite recent controversies surrounding ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan‘s family ties to a defense attorney for the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Investigation into Venezuela
The ICC’s investigation into Venezuela, launched in November 2021, focuses on crimes against humanity committed since at least 2014 [3[3[3[3[3[3[3[3]. The investigation is now active and ongoing, following the Pre-Trial Chamber’s rejection of the Maduro regime’s appeal to suspend the investigation.
ICC Prosecutor’s Office Addresses Controversy
In a recent statement, the ICC Prosecutor’s Office assured that it is working impartially to achieve accountability for possible crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela [2[2[2[2[2[2[2[2]. The office emphasized that it will not delay its efforts to achieve accountability, whether through its own investigation or through genuine and real efforts in Venezuela.
Analyzing Complaints Following Venezuelan Elections
The ICC Prosecutor’s Office is also closely following the current developments in Venezuela following the presidential elections on July 28, 2024 [2[2[2[2[2[2[2[2]. The office is independently and impartially analyzing the information transmitted to it regarding allegations of crimes that may fall within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Diplomatic Efforts with the Maduro Regime
The Office of the Prosecutor has made diplomatic efforts at the highest level with the Maduro regime to underline the importance of ensuring that the rule of law is respected and to emphasize that all persons must be protected from violations that may constitute crimes under the Rome Statute.
Conclusion
The ICC’s investigation into human rights abuses in Venezuela is a crucial step towards achieving accountability for crimes against humanity. Despite the controversy surrounding ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s family ties, the court remains committed to its mandate of promoting justice and accountability. As Venezuela continues to navigate its human rights crisis, the ICC’s efforts will play a vital role in promoting respect for the rule of law and protecting human rights.
Keywords: International Criminal Court, Venezuela, Human Rights, Crimes Against Humanity, Karim Khan, Nicolás Maduro
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Venezuela Under the Spotlight: ICC’s Investigation into Human Rights Abuses
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been investigating human rights abuses in Venezuela since 2021, making it the only country in Latin America with an open investigation before the ICC [1[1]. The court’s efforts to achieve accountability for crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela have been ongoing, despite recent controversies surrounding ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s family ties to a defense attorney for the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Investigation into Venezuela
The ICC’s investigation into Venezuela, launched in November 2021, focuses on crimes against humanity committed since at least 2014 [3[3]. The investigation is now active and ongoing, following the Pre-Trial Chamber’s rejection of the Maduro regime’s appeal to suspend the investigation.
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