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U.N. spokesperson: U.N. respects ICC independence after arrest warrants for Taliban leaders
Summary
The U.N. said it respects the International Criminal Court's independence after the ICC issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders; the U.N. said it can maintain operational contact with indicted individuals when necessary to protect civilians and deliver aid.
The United Nations reiterated Thursday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent institution and said the U.N. respects its work after the ICC issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders.
Asked whether the warrants would affect the U.N.'s negotiations or the Doha process, the U.N. spokesperson said the organization must do "multiple things at once." The spokesperson said the U.N. fully respects the ICC and noted that the U.N.'s engagement with individuals indicted by the ICC can continue for strictly operational reasons under existing arrangements.
"It is very important that all member states respect the work of the ICC, especially those who are party to the Rome Statute," the spokesperson added, and said the U.N. will continue political engagement that can improve the lives of Afghans, especially women and girls.
Ending: The U.N. emphasized it will both respect ICC independence and continue necessary operational contacts to pursue humanitarian and protective objectives where permitted by agreements and member-state obligations.
