NEWS

19/09/2023

18:04

Duda:

We Support the Idea of Establishing a Special Ad Hoc Tribunal. Crimes Must Be Accounted For, Perpetrators Punished

Michał Olech

Poland's stance in the face of any war is clear and unambiguous. We demand absolute respect for internationally recognized state borders. The inviolability of these borders is a fundamental element of the world order. Today, Ukraine is the victim. Tomorrow, any one of us could be, if we do not adhere to these iron rules, if we do not absolutely enforce the observance of international law – stated President Andrzej Duda during the general debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. - Forgotten and unpunished war crimes, crimes against humanity, foster a sense of impunity among perpetrators. They create tacit approval for their successors and imitators, who, following their example, commit similar crimes when they wish to dominate and decide the fate of other states and nations. The evidence of this is precisely the crimes that are taking place during the war in Ukraine – he continued. - Therefore, we are engaged in initiatives aimed at holding Russia accountable for gross violations of fundamental norms of international law. We strongly support the work of the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. We support the work of the Independent International Commission operating under the UN Human Rights Council, tasked with investigating violations of human rights and humanitarian law in the context of Russian aggression, as well as collecting, verifying, and preserving evidence. We support the idea of establishing a special ad hoc tribunal! Crimes must be accounted for, and perpetrators punished – added PAD.

Michał Olech