At the request of Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand and Jordan, the UN is expected to hold an open debate today, 12 June, on the International Criminal Court, (ICC).
Canada's ambassador to the U.N., Paul Heinbecker said according to DW-World: "We would like to have the opportunity to register our support for the court. We see it as bringing accountability to the worst tyrants and the perpetrators of crime."
"Switzerland always wanted the ICC to be a very strong institution. This me...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.