ICC Prosecutor Opens an Investigation into the Situation in Venezuela

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Monday, November 8, 2021
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
37
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

On November 5, 2021, the International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan Q.C., announced his office has decided to start an investigation into the situation in Venezuela.  His announcement followed a visit between October 31, 2021 to November 3, 2021, to Venezuela and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Venezuela with respect to the investigation.[1]



[1]    ICC Office of the Prosecutor, ICC Prosecutor, Mr. Karim A.A. Khan QC, opens an investigation into the Situation in Venezuela and concludes Memorandum of Understanding with the Government, ICC-OTP_-20211105-PR1625, Nov. 5, 2021.