International Criminal Court Welcomes 6 New Judges
The United Nations (UN) recently held a two-day voting session at its headquarters in New York to elect six new judges to serve on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Thirteen candidates vied for the prestigious position, and after 11 rounds of elections, the new justices were finally chosen.
Erdenebalsuren Damdin from Mongolia, Yulia Antoanella Motoc from Romania, Nicolas Guillou from France, Beti Hohler from Slovenia, Haykel Ben-Mahfoudh from Tunisia, and Keebong from South Korea were all elected to serve a 9-year term on the Court. Each of the candidates received the necessary number of valid votes to secure their position as judges of the ICC.
The new judges, who will serve from 2024 to 2033, will officially assume their roles after taking the oath of office. In order to be elected as a judge of the ICC, candidates must receive two-thirds of the valid votes cast by the member countries. As the ICC consists of 18 judges, six of them are reappointed every three years.
The International Criminal Court, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, has been instrumental in prosecuting individuals responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression committed within its jurisdiction since it began operating on July 1, 2002.
The newly elected judges will play a crucial role in upholding justice and accountability within the international community, ensuring that those responsible for heinous crimes are held accountable for their actions.
