The Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Nazhat Shameem Khan, has visited refugee camps in eastern Chad to meet Sudanese refugees displaced by the conflict in Darfur.
During her visit to the Farshana and Goz Beida camps, Khan spoke with thousands of refugees who shared firsthand accounts of the violence that forced them to flee.
She said Darfur remains a top priority for the court’s investigators as they continue gathering evidence into atrocities.
Khan stressed that the testimonies of victims and survivors are vital to building strong legal cases before the court.
She said the evidence collected so far points to widespread crimes against civilians, including persecution, serious human rights abuses, and conflict-related sexual violence.
The visit reflects the court’s ongoing efforts to document survivors’ accounts and strengthen investigations into alleged crimes committed in Darfur.
Prosecutors say the evidence gathered will help advance efforts to hold those responsible accountable under international law.
