A delegation from the United Nations Resident Coordinators’ Office (UN RCO) in Bangladesh paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) at the Tribunal Office in Dhaka this morning. The delegation was led by Ms. Gwyn Lewis, the Resident Coordinator of the UN in Bangladesh, along with Ms. Huma Khan, the Senior Advisor of Human Rights.
During the meeting, the delegation held constructive discussions with the Chief Prosecutor, reflecting their positive interest in the work of the ICT. They offered several important suggestions to maintain and further strengthen international standards within the Tribunal’s judicial processes.
The Chief Prosecutor briefed the delegation on the legal significance of the Tribunal’s mandate in delivering justice for the atrocities committed during July-August 2024 and beyond. Both sides exchanged views on the challenges of prosecuting international crimes, safeguarding victims’ rights, and fostering global cooperation in the fight against impunity.
News Reports on the visit are as follows :
The Business Standard – https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/gwyn-lewis-assures-uns-support-ict-trial-process-1046981
Prothom Alo – https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kpj129dd63
DW Bangla – ট্রাইব্যুনালে স্বচ্ছতা ও নিরপেক্ষতাঃ কতটুকু জানলো জাতিসংঘ