“We welcome the constructive engagement by the Sudanese authorities with the ICC during this reporting period,” he said. “We further urge them to cooperate with the ICC to ensure the arrest and surrender of those subject to outstanding arrest warrants: Omar Al Bashir, Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein and Ahmad Harun.”
Ambassador Kariuki also welcomed the creation of a structured dialogue between the Office of the Prosecutor and Civil Society Organisations, adding that this can help ensure that the voices of victims are heard. He welcomed the conclusion of the Ali Kushayb trial in December 2024, describing it as a historic milestone, since it was the first trial to be concluded in a Situation referred to the Court by the UN Security Council, the release added.
On the humanitarian front, the UK announced an additional £20 million in funding to assist with increased food production and life-saving sexual and reproductive health services for refugees fleeing Sudan. This builds on the UK’s previous announcement in November of doubling its aid to over £226 million.
“These funds are delivering emergency food assistance to almost 800,000 displaced people,” Ambassador Kariuki said. “They are providing improved access to shelter, drinking water, emergency healthcare and education.”