The ICC Attorney received funding from 14 countries to expedite investigations

Attorney International Criminal Court (CPI) Kareem Khan announced on Monday that 14 countries have expressed willingness to do so to expedite and expedite ongoing investigations and investigations into the alleged sponsorship of war crimes investigations in Ukraine.

These contributions will be known as the Fund for Advanced Technology and Specialization Skills, in response to Khan’s call on March 7 to “assist” his office to “address its urgent resource needs and address it effectively.” All circumstances currently under investigation or under investigation.

Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have so far responded to the call.

“These state parties have confirmed their commitment to make financial contributions, or have confirmed their intention to do so, and / or have expressed their desire to make second national experts available to my office,” Khan said in a statement.

The funds received will be distributed as needed in all cases, not only in the Ukraine war, but also in the collection, analysis and processing of new equipment and advanced technical equipment, the lawyer says.

“International conflicts and crises are now producing large-scale audio, video and documentary recordings.” The digital track. “

In addition, funds will be used to provide increased psychological support to witnesses and survivors, or to improve commitment and special skills related to investigations into sexual and gender-based violence and crimes against children.

“We are at a critical juncture for the cause of justice. Unfortunately, every day, every hour, we are reminded of the terrible personal impact that conflict brings and the need to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable in this context.