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Posted on February 7, 2025
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EU's Von der Leyen supports the ICC's mission to combat global impunity, emphasizing its role in ensuring justice and accountability for international crimes.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) must be able to pursue its fight against global impunity without hindrance, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.
"The ICC guarantees accountability for international crimes and gives a voice to victims worldwide. It must be able to freely pursue the fight against global impunity. Europe will always stand for justice and the respect of international law," she wrote on social media platform .
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Toby Chopra)
The main topic is the support of the European Commission President for the ICC's efforts against global impunity.
The ICC is important for ensuring accountability for international crimes and giving a voice to victims worldwide.
She emphasized the ICC's need to pursue its mission without hindrance and Europe's commitment to justice.
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