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Camps Quote by Ben Cardin

“[N]o clear steps have actually been taken to apprehend and prosecute those known to have been in command of the camp or the forces operating there…The new government of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has pledged to act. It must now generate the political will to act. The protection of those…” quote by Ben Cardin — Download Open image

“[N]o clear steps have actually been taken to apprehend and prosecute those known to have been in command of the camp or the forces operating there…The new government of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has pledged to act. It must now generate the political will to act. The protection of those responsible for this crime can no longer be tolerated.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: UN Human Rights Council, 2022

Calls for accountability and political will to prosecute war crimes leaders in null steps taken yet

In simple terms: Need to hold leaders accountable for war crimes

Key Takeaway

Demand political will to act now

Themes

justice accountability political will

Mood

urgent determined

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

government policy
legal proceedings
victim advocacy
media scrutiny

Key Concepts

human rights law international criminal justice

Questions to Reflect On

What mechanisms can ensure swift accountability?
How can civil society pressure governments?

A Different Perspective

Political constraints may delay prosecutions

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