*"What I’m about to say may come as a surprise but public criticism of
Jammeh, in his capacity as Head of State, by ICC Chief Prosecutor, in my
view, would be inappropriate behavior and devoid of protocol.   However, it
would have been within diplomatic bounce to denounce dictatorships in
general as fertile ground for civil strife that can lead to international
criminal acts.  She missed the opportunity to announce her stance on
repressive governments and the importance of human rights - a missed
opportunity that didn't go unnoticed among human rights activists around
the world". A. Koroma*
**
It is obvious this debate is bringing to light more questions not only
about Mrs Bensouda's role, but the larger government and institutional
influence over poitical and diplomatic appointees. Can somebody be
effective and impartial when their success can be attributed to a country's
or institution's sponsorship?

Would other African dictators/governments use the Bensouda interview/stance
on Human rights in the Gambia against her credibility?

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/talktojazeera/2012/07/20127792042321699.html

Would the failures of an African ICC prosecutor be used against Africans'
inability to address their own political and human rights problems?

Is there a historical paralel to the failures of the African Commission on
Human Rights headquarters locations; The AU and ECOWAS chairmanship and or
membership? to this government/institutional support appointment?

Read the substance of the Rejoinder by A. Koroma @
http://www.gainako.com/news/  and be the judge.

Thanks for reading...

Demba

*"Be the change you want to see in the World"*


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