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DIPLOMATICA|QUESTIONS Askedpicked up again now. It’s making a dentin Asia. The Philippines ratified recently;Malaysia and Indonesia made publicstatements that they would. Those thingsare important.Tunisia has now ratified, also. Thatis an important indication in the ArabWorld, which is still badly lacking in termsof participation. It is gradually improvingbut it will take a long time to reach itsdestination. Yet, universality remains themost important thing for different reasons.One is functional. The court cannot functionproperly or take certain situations ifits jurisdiction is not accepted. Anotheris a matter of principle. Its mission is, bydefinition, universal. If a large part of theworld is seen to escape its jurisdiction, itis not good for the institution. It will continueto be perceived, I wouldn’t say as aEuropean court anymore, but at least asa court which is unable to deal with situationswhere obvious crimes have beencommitted.DM: So that’s the first step.PK: The situation is improving: 119 countriesis not bad when you compare, forexample, with the International Court ofJustice, where about 60 countries haveaccepted its compulsory jurisdiction after60 or more years of existence.DM: What do you see as the timeline forthis? Is 60 years a realistic goal?PK: I hope it will be before that. This issomething that’s not been understood —how much it has been accepted in verylittle time. People focus on the fact thatyou don’t have major states — the U.S.,China, India, Russia — but they don’tcompare. The International Court of Justicehas none of those, either.DM: You’re now living in the South ofFrance. Have you lived in Canada sinceyou left for Sweden in 2003?PK: No, because I went straight [fromSweden] to the Netherlands. [The ICCoperates from The Hague]. Now I’vemoved to the South of France, not necessarilypermanently but to discover a bitof sun in my life. My wife is here but mydaughters are in Montreal, and my sister,also. So I do go back to Canada and theycome [to the South of France] too.The docket ofthe ICCCongoThomas Lubanga Dyilo: Alleged founder ofthe Union des Patriotes Congolais (UPC) andthe Forces patriotiques pour la liberation duCongo (FPLC), alleged commander-in-chiefof the FPLC and alleged president of theof the UPC. He is charged with war crimesincluding enlisting and conscripting childrenunder the age of 15 into the FPLC and usingthem to participate actively in hostilitiesand armed conflict, both international andinternal. His trial began January 2009.Germain Katanga, aka “Simba“ andMathieu Ngudjolo Chui: Katanga is allegedcommander of the Force de resistance patriotiqueen Ituri (FRPI) and Chui is the allegedformer leader of the Front des nationalistset intégrationnistes. They are charged withwar crimes including using children underthe age of 15 to take part in hostilities,directing an attack against a civilian population,willful killings, destruction of property,pillaging; sexual slavery and rape. They arealso charged with crimes against humanity,including murder, rape and sexual slavery.Their trial began November 2009.Bosco Ntaganda: Former alleged deputychief of the Forces patriotiques pour laliberation du Congo (FPLC) and allegedchief of staff of the Congrès national pourla defense du people (CNDP) armed group.He’s allegedly criminally responsible forthree counts of war crimes including enlistmentand conscription of children under theage of 15 and using children under the ageof 15 to participate actively in hostilities. Mr.Ntaganda is at large.Callixte Mbarushimana: Alleged executivesecretary of the Forces Democratiquespour la Liberation du Rwanda-ForcesCombattantes Abacunguzi (FDLR-FCA).He’s charged with five counts of crimesagainst humanity including murder, torture,rape, inhumane acts and persecution andsix counts of war crimes including attacksagainst civilian population, destructionof property, murder, torture, rape andinhuman treatment. His trial began inSeptember 2011.Central African RepublicJean-Pierre Bemba Gombo: Allegedpresident and commander-in-chief of theMovement for the Liberation of Congo(MLC). He’s charged with two counts ofcrimes against humanity, including murderJulianaTheDowntown Ottawa100 Bronson Ave - An Address of Distinction613-688-2222∙ Walking distance toshops/dining/arts∙ Minutes to Parliament Hill∙ Near Embassies∙ Spacious, luxurious suites∙ Stunning river and city views∙Residents lounge∙Rooftop terrace∙ A/C, heat & water included∙Appliances included∙ 1 Bedroom Suites (900 sq. ft)∙ 2 Bedroom Suites (1500 sq. ft)20WINTER 2012 | JAN-FEB-MAR
QUESTIONS Asked|DIPLOMATICAand rape, and three war crimes, includingmurder, rape and pillaging. His trial beganin November 2010.UgandaJoseph Kony: Alleged commander-in-chiefof the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). He ischarged with 12 counts of crimes againsthumanity including murder, enslavement,sexual enslavement, rape, inhumane acts ofinflicting serious bodily injury and suffering.He’s also charged with 21 counts of warcrimes including murder, cruel treatment ofcivilians, intentionally directing an attackagainst a civilian population, pillaging,inducing rape and forced enlistment ofchildren. Mr. Kony is at large.Vincent Otti: Alleged vice-chairman andsecond-in-command of the Lord’s ResistanceArmy (LRA). He’s charged with 11 counts ofcrimes against humanity, including murder,sexual enslavement, and inhumane acts ofinflicting serious bodily injury and suffering.He’s also charged with 21 counts of warcrimes including inducing rape, intentionallydirecting an attack against a civilianpopulation, forced enlistment of children,cruel treatment of civilians, pillaging andmurder. Mr. Otti is at large.Okot Odhiambo: Alleged deputy armycommander and alleged commander oftwo brigades of the Lord’s Resistance Army(LRA). He’s charged with two counts ofcrimes against humanity, including murderand enslavement. He’s also charged witheight counts of war crimes, includingmurder, intentionally directing an attackagainst a civilian population, pillaging andforced enlisting of children. Mr. Odhiambois at large.Dominic Ongwen: Alleged commander ofone brigade of the Lord’s Resistance Army(LRA). He’s charged with three countsof crimes against humanity, includingenslavement, and inhumane acts of inflictingserious bodily injury and suffering.He’s also charged with four counts of warcrimes, including murder, cruel treatmentof civilians, intentionally directing an attackagainst a civilian population and pillaging.Mr. Ongwen is at large.SudanAhmad Muhammad Harun: Former ministerof state for the interior and minister ofstate for humanitarian affairs of Sudan. He’scharged with 20 counts of crimes againsthumanity including murder, persecution,forcible transfer of population, rape,inhumane acts, imprisonment or severedeprivation of liberty and torture. He’salso charged with 22 counts of war crimesincluding murder, attacks against the civilianpopulation, destruction of property,rape, pillaging and outrage upon personaldignity. Mr. Harun is at large.Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman: Allegedleader of the militia/Janjaweed. He’scharged with 22 counts of crimes againsthumanity including murder, deportation orforcible transfer of population, imprisonmentor other severe deprivation of physicalliberty in violation of fundamental rules ofinternational law, torture, persecution andinhumane acts of inflicting serious bodilyinjury and suffering. He’s also charged with28 counts of war crimes, including violenceto life and person, outrage upon personaldignity, in particular humiliating anddegrading treatment, intentionally directingan attack against a civilian population,pillaging, rape and destroying or seizing ofproperty. He is at large.Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir: Presidentof the Republic of Sudan. He’s charged withfive counts of crimes against humanity,SERVICES WE OFFER:Fully-equipped on-site tailor shopComplete formalwear & accessories selectionMade-to-measure clothing & custom shirtingsPersonal shoppingGift certificatesComplimentary gift wrapping199 Richmond Road613.829.8313Monday — Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5APPOINTMENTS WELCOMEwww.erfisher.comdiplomat and international canada 21
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