It is unfortunate that, despite the existence of international legal instrume...

It is unfortunate that, despite the existence of international legal instruments and normative mechanisms, innocent civilians, including women and children, as well as international humanitarian personnel, continue to suffer in conflict situations. Undoubtedly, the prosecution of those responsible for crimes committed against peaceful populations continues to be an urgent matter. We believe that the Security Council should further contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law and the upholding of international law by supporting criminal justice mechanisms. The relevant United Nations entities and international treaty bodies should also continue to play their important role. The priority at this point is to ensure the comprehensive and effective implementation of existing norms.