"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?
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?
Thanks for reading...
Demba
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