Iraqi UN talks to extend the mandate of the investigation team into “ISIS crimes”

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Iraqi UN talks to extend the mandate of the investigation team into “ISIS crimes”

09.14.2022 - 17:52

 

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Today, Wednesday, Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed with Christian Richard, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and head of the International Investigation Team on Enhancing the Accountability of the Terrorist Organization (UNITAD), the developments of the team's work and the file to extend its mandate.  

  

  

  

The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, said in a statement to the official agency, which was followed by "Nas" (September 14, 2022), that "the meeting discussed developments in the work of the international team in Iraq and the issue of extending the mandate to it, and discussed mechanisms to facilitate its mission in accordance with its mandate under Security Council Resolution 2379 of 2017." In a manner that supports the capabilities of the competent Iraqi authorities in the field of investigation and identification of crimes committed by the terrorist organization, and during the meeting, the tasks assigned to the international team were reviewed to support local efforts aimed at holding the organization accountable.  

According to Al-Sahaf, the Minister of Foreign Affairs valued the efforts of the international team’s work, stressing the importance of continuing communication and coordination with the relevant Iraqi authorities, in a way that contributes to facilitating and implementing its tasks and fulfilling its mandate based on the team’s competencies, and in full respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory.  

The Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed that Richard, in turn, referred to "the international team continuing to intensify communication and coordination with the competent Iraqi authorities to implement its programs of supporting local authorities to hold ISIS terrorist organization accountable, capacity-building and the use of advanced technology in evidence preservation and archiving, praising at the same time the efforts made by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the various Iraqi institutions agreed to facilitate the tasks of the international team and make its mission a success.  

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{Political: Al Furat News} Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed, today, Wednesday, with Christian Richard, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and head of the international investigation team on strengthening the accountability of the terrorist organization ISIS UNITAD for its crimes committed in Iraq and the delegation accompanying him, developments in the work of the international team in Iraq and the issue of extending mandate for the international team.

The two sides also discussed, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry, "mechanisms to facilitate the mission of the international team in accordance with its mandate under Security Council Resolution 2379 of 2017, in a way that supports the capabilities of the competent Iraqi authorities in the field of investigation and identification of crimes committed by the terrorist organization. During the meeting, the tasks assigned to the international team to support efforts were reviewed. The local government aims to hold the terrorist organization ISIS accountable.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs valued the efforts of the international team, stressing the importance of continuing communication and coordination with the relevant Iraqi authorities, in a way that contributes to facilitating and implementing its tasks and fulfilling its mandate based on the team's competencies, and in full respect for Iraq's sovereignty and jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory.
 For his part, Christian Richard stressed the continuation of the international team to intensify communication and coordination with the competent Iraqi authorities to implement its programs of supporting local authorities to hold ISIS terrorist organization accountable, capacity building and the use of advanced technology in evidence preservation and archiving, praising at the same time the efforts made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And the various Iraqi institutions in facilitating the tasks of the international team and the success of its mission.

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The Security Council extends the mandate of the investigation team into ISIS crimes in Iraq

20.09.15 - 18:58

 

Baghdad - people  

Today, Thursday, the Security Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations investigation team to enhance accountability for crimes committed by ISIS (UNITAD) in Iraq.  

  

 

  

The council stated in a statement received by "NAS" (September 15, 2022): "It renewed in Resolution 2651 the mandate of the investigation team (UNITAD) until September 17, 2023, which is the team that was established primarily by resolution 2379 (2017) at the request of the Government of Iraq".  

The Special Adviser and Head of the Investigation Team (UNITAD), Christian Richer, welcomed, according to the statement, "the renewal of the team's mandate, as it represents the evidence of the international community's commitment to the mission of the investigation team (UNITAD), adding that the team will continue its work, in cooperation with the Government of Iraq and Member States, to serve Our common goal is to achieve justice for victims and survivors of international crimes committed by ISIS."  

"Iraq, as well as all members of the Security Council, have once again demonstrated their unwavering support for the team and its investigations, as a leading entity in the pursuit of accountability for the heinous acts of ISIS, which may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and in some cases the crime of genocide," Richer said.  

The Council stated, according to the statement, that "Special Adviser Richer will continue to report on developments and progress made on the investigations conducted by the team to the Security Council every 180 days," noting that "Reicher had highlighted in the eighth report issued in June 2022 on the progress Which was achieved in several investigations, and on the strong partnership between the investigation team (UNITAD) and the Iraqi government.”  

The Special Adviser indicated, according to the statement, that "the priority areas that the investigation team is working on include expanding the scope of its investigations to include a number of key files, including investigations into crimes committed in Mosul as the capital of the so-called "caliphate" in Iraq, as well as the destruction of ISIS. ISIS cultural heritage and its use of chemical weapons.  

He noted that "the investigation team (UNITAD) will remain intent on building partnerships with the Iraqi authorities and victims' communities, as well as other concerned countries, to ensure that information and evidence, collected and preserved in line with international standards, is admissible before the courts."