"CRIMINAL JUSTICE"

20 years after adopting landmark anti-terrorism resolution, Security Council resolves to strengthen international response against heinous acts, in Presidential Statement.

Economic and Social Council fills 15 vacancies in eight subsidiary bodies, nominates additional member for Programme and Coordination Committee.

UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has ‘been receiving disturbing reports of continued detention of civilians, including humanitarian workers, in Idlib, northwestern Syria,” in areas under the control armed groups, the Office’s spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said on Friday. UNTV CH

Despite new ceasefire in Libya, justice for atrocity crime victims thwarted by failure to arrest fugitives, International Criminal Court prosecutor warns Security Council.

ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda welcomed the recent signing of the ceasefire agreement by Libyan parties but stressed that “victims of atrocity crimes in Libya must be reassured that notwithstanding any ceasefire or future agreement, individuals alleged to be responsible for serious crimes falling under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court will be promptly arrested and surrendered to the Court to face charges for their alleged crimes.” UNIFEED

Starting in February, the Iranian judiciary issued a number of directives on temporary releases of prisoners to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to official figures, some 120,000 inmates were released as a result. However, more recently, prisoners have been required to return in large numbers. UNTV CH

Economic and Social Council adopts texts regarding Palestinian population, other agenda items, but fails to agree on sustainable development ministerial declaration.

The third commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, featuring a short film on remembrance followed by an interactive discussion with a panel of victims, victims’ associations, and experts.

“The judgement in the case is a reflection of the international community’s commitment to justice for the terrible crimes committed on that day,” the UN Secretary-General said Antonio Guterres said in a statement after the Special Tribunal for Lebanon reached a verdict over the 2005 attack in Beirut that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. UNIFEED

The Counter-Terrorism Committee holds a virtual open briefing on the updated Technical guide to the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions.