Tunisia's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York Affirms Commitment to International Justice
The Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations in New York stated on Tuesday, during the general debate on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity, that the culture of impunity remains one of the main challenges threatening the credibility of the international legal system.
Key Points
- The Tunisian delegation emphasized that it is pointless to adopt international treaties and instruments without effective mechanisms for deterrence and accountability.
- According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, the Mission renewed Tunisia's call to prosecute those responsible for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide committed in the occupied Palestinian territories, in order to bring justice to the Palestinian people and prevent the repetition of such tragedies.
- Tunisia reaffirmed its commitment to respecting international law and the primacy of international criminal responsibility, estimating that no one should be above the law.
International Conference
This general debate is part of the preparations for an international conference of plenipotentiaries, tasked with drafting a binding international treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. The conference aims to strengthen the international legal framework and ensure that those responsible for such crimes are held accountable.
