From 13 to 15 May 2024, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”), Osvaldo Zavala Giler, paid an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, and met with Ugandan national authorities, United Nations (UN) and members of the diplomatic community, stakeholders and members of the affected communities from northern Uganda and Kampala, as well as local and international media.
During his visit, Registrar Zavala Giler met the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Uganda Hon. Okello Henry Oryem as well as the Deputy Attorney General Hon. Jackson Karugaba Kafuuzi, in Kampala. He underlined the importance of continued strong cooperation in the common fight against impunity for mass atrocities.
ICC Registrar also met with the UN Resident Coordinator HE Ms Susan Ngongi Namondo and he expressed his gratitude for the strong support the UN provides to the ICC in situation countries. In addition, during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassadors, he highlighted the importance of the EU and its Member States, as vital partners in fulfilling the mandate of the Court. The Registrar further met with the Dean of African Ambassadors, South Africa’s High Commissioner HE Ms Lulama Xingwana to discuss the key role that African States Parties play in supporting the Court.
During his 3-day visit, Registrar Zavala Giler held a media briefing with 35 local and international journalists from key media houses in Kampala and Gulu. He also met with stakeholders and members of the affected communities from northern Uganda and Kampala. “Local voices make justice processes come alive and make them meaningful, ICC Registrar Zavala Giler said.
While in Kampala, Uganda, the ICC Registrar also engaged the ICC country office’s team, noting that the work of the office is invaluable for effectively carrying out the mandate of the Court.
