ICC Investigation in Central African Republic Focuses on Sex Crimes

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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
23
Issue: 
8
311
Abstract: 
On May 22, 2007, International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo announced the opening of an investigation in the Central African Republic (CAR), in accordance with Article 53 of the Rome Statute of the ICC. According to Moreno-Ocampo, his office will conduct an “independent investigation, gather evidence, and prosecute the individuals who are most responsible” for the alleged human rights violations in the region ... [more]