On 16 October 2023, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim AA Khan KC notified the Pre-Trial Chamber II of the withdrawal of all the charges against Mr Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka pursuant to article 61(4) of the Rome Statute.

The Office will continue its work in the CAR situation within the existing cases before the Court seeking justice for the victims of the crimes committed in that situation.