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> A Universal Court with Global Support > Ratification and Implementation > Universal Ratification Campaign > URC - Rwanda & South Sudan URC - Rwanda & South Sudan The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is calling on the Republic of Rwanda and Republic of South Sudan to take the necessary steps to accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rwanda and South Sudan’s accessions to the Rome Statute would strengthen the African voice at the Court and contribute to a robust and meaningful participation intended to ensure that the ICC upholds and abides by the spirit of the Rome Statute.To date, 120 states have ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute system, 33 of which are African states. Additionally, 13 African states have signed the Rome Statute but have yet to complete the process of ratification. Perpetrators of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity must be held accountable. Greater support for the ICC in Africa is needed in order to increase the region’s commitment to the fight against impunity. The Coalition therefore encourages Rwanda and South Sudan to assert their commitments to ending the culture of impunity by acceding to the Rome Statute of the ICC. Take action now! Write a letter to the President of Rwanda H.E. Paul Kagame and the President of South Sudan H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit to encourage their governments to accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). You might like to use the below letter as a guide. Please be sure to cc all contacts below when sending your letters, and also send a copy to us at [email protected]. Send your letter to: Rwanda H.E. Paul Kagame President PO Box 15 Urugwiro Village Kigali, Rwanda Tel: : +250 08 18 21 05 /+250 59 06.2105 /+250 08 18 20 00 Fax : +250 57 24 31 H.E. Tharcisse Karugarama Minister of Justice P.O. Box 160 Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 252 586398 /+250 252 586561 Fax: +250 252 586 509 Email: [email protected] H.E. Hon. Louise Mushikiwabo Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation P. O. Box 179 Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 57 45 22 /+250 57 53 39 /+250 57 57 37 Fax: +250 573 797 H.E. Soline Nyirahabimana Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Nations 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401 New York, N.Y. 10017 Tel: (212) 679-9010, -9023, -9024 Fax: (212) 679-9133 Email: [email protected] South Sudan Currently, the best way to send communications to the Head of State and Ministries of South Sudan is to send them to Ms. Agnes Oswaha, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the UN. All communications will be expedited to the respective point persons in Juba. Ms. Agnes Oswaha Deputy Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the UN Tel: 202 746 8804 Email: [email protected] Fax: 2022937941 H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir, President The Hon. John Luk Jok, Minister of Justice H.E. Lt. Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs The Hon. Mr. James Wani Igga, Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan The Hon. Justice Chan Reec Madut, Chief Justice of the Republic of South Sudan The Hon. Dr. Riek Machaar Teny Vice President Tel: 2498118234409 Fax: 2498811820370 Email: [email protected] H.E. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth Head of Mission of The Republic of South Sudan in Washington DC Tel: 202-293-7940 Fax: 202-293-7941 Email: [email protected] H.E. Amb. David Choat Buom Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations Email: [email protected] Sample letter [FOR RWANDA] Your Excellency: I am writing to urge you to ensure Rwanda’s prompt accession to the Rome Statute. African nations are instrumental in building and strengthening this new justice system, and their support to the ICC is vital to its success and efficiency. By acceding to the Rome Statute, you will be expressing Rwanda’s support for justice and human rights, and contributing toward a stronger impact from the African region within the Court. Your Excellency, throughout its nine years of existence, the Court has proven its invaluable contribution to the international rule of law and the fight against impunity. The Court’s current investigations in Uganda, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Sudan and Kenya signify that it is moving forward in its crucial work to end impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Furthermore, its preliminary examinations in Afghanistan, Colombia, Palestine, Georgia, Nigeria, Honduras, Republic of Korea and Guinea are a clear manifestation of the wide scope of the Court’s jurisdiction. To date, 119 states are currently parties to the Rome Statute, demonstrating the global momentum to end impunity for the gravest crimes committed worldwide. By acceding to the Rome Statute, you will be taking a vital step to end impunity and reaffirming Rwanda’s commitment international justice. Furthermore, as a state party, Rwanda would be able to actively participate in the annual Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC during which states make important decisions in relation to the administration of the Court, including the election of judges and prosecutors. In December 2011, six new judges, the chief prosecutor and other Court officials will be elected. I urge your Excellency to use your good offices to ensure Rwanda’s accession to the Rome Statute as soon as possible. Sincerely, Sample letter [FOR SOUTH SUDAN] Your Excellency: I am writing to urge you to ensure that your government prioritizes South Sudan’s prompt accession to the Rome Statute. African nations are instrumental in building and strengthening this new justice system, and their support to the ICC is vital to its success and efficiency. By acceding to the Rome Statute, you will be expressing South Sudan’s support for justice and human rights, and contributing toward a stronger impact from the African region within the Court. Your Excellency, throughout its nine years of existence, the Court has proven its invaluable contribution to the international rule of law and the fight against impunity. The Court’s current investigations in Uganda, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Sudan and Kenya signify that it is moving forward in its crucial work to end impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Furthermore, its preliminary examinations in Afghanistan, Colombia, Palestine, Georgia, Nigeria, Honduras, Republic of Korea and Guinea are a clear manifestation of the wide scope of the Court’s jurisdiction. To date, 119 states are currently parties to the Rome Statute, demonstrating the global momentum to end impunity for the gravest crimes committed worldwide. By acceding to the Rome Statute, you will be taking a vital step to end impunity and reaffirming South Sudan’s commitment international justice. Furthermore, as a state party, South Sudan would be able to actively participate in the annual Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC during which states make important decisions in relation to the administration of the Court, including the election of judges and prosecutors. In December 2011, six new judges, the chief prosecutor and other Court officials will be elected. I urge your Excellency to use your good offices to ensure South Sudan’s accession to the Rome Statute as soon as possible. Sincerely, |
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