Joint Letter on Establishing an EU Special Representative for International Humanitarian Law and International Justice

Federica Mogherini High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission September 10, 2018 Dear High Representative/Vice-President Mogherini, On behalf of our organizations, we are writing to call on you to swiftly establish an EU Special Representative for International Humanitarian Law and International Justice. EU leadership has been essential in the fight against impunity for international crimes and the promotion of respect for the laws of war. We welcome the personal leadership you have shown. As just one measure of…

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