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Pubudu Sachithanandan

@Atticus900

Trial Lawyer @IntlCrimCourt. Previously at #UNICTR. International crimes, conflict, & human rights

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I was interviewed a while back about my daily work as a trial lawyer in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Sharing in case of interest.
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@IntlCrimCourt3 Jun 2021
🎥 ‘The Litigator’ – Watch the story of a Trial Lawyer from the #ICC Office of the Prosecutor ⬇️ #JusticeAtWork #WhatItTakes  youtu.be/7m7WuyWXoyY
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The whole video is well worth watching on YouTube, particularly as an introduction to the work of the Office of the Prosecutor.
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What does it take to investigate and prosecute the world's most serious crimes? Hear from #ICC Deputy Prosecutors and staff about their work and why it matters for victims. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/vc1otbb7hEc
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What does it take to investigate and prosecute the world's most serious crimes? Hear from #ICC Deputy Prosecutors and staff about their work and why it matters for victims. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/vc1otbb7hEc
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 27
Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties launches procedure for the election of the fourth Prosecutor of the #ICC ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/bureau-asse…
Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties launches procedure for the election of the fourth Prosec...

Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties launches procedure for the election of the fourth Prosec...

Following consultations with States Parties and other stakeholders, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties has launched the procedure for the election of the fourth Prosecutor of the Internat...

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@IntlCrimCourtOct 27
أطلق مكتب جمعية الدول الأطراف إجراءات انتخاب المدعي العام الرابع للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/bureau-asse…
Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties launches procedure for the election of the fourth Prosec...

Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties launches procedure for the election of the fourth Prosec...

Following consultations with States Parties and other stakeholders, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties has launched the procedure for the election of the fourth Prosecutor of the Internat...

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@IntlCrimCourtOct 23
🎥The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas visited the #ICC. #BuildingSupport @kajakallas @EU_Commission
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 23
The #ICC thanks the @Europarl_EN for awarding the Court and its officials the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Learn more ➡️ icc-cpi.int/news/internation… 📷 European Parliament
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 22
#ICC Statement following the Award of the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/internation… @Europarl_EN
International Criminal Court Statement following the Award of the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom...

International Criminal Court Statement following the Award of the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is thankful to the European Parliament for awarding the Court and its officials this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. This award comes at a time...

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@IntlCrimCourtOct 16
#ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane and First Vice-President Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala met with @ECHR_CEDH President Mattias Guyomar, who discussed judicial solidarity with the ICC & the importance of standing with judges facing attacks for their judicial work #BuildingSupport
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 14
In Nairobi, #ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan joined SRSG Pramila Patten to discuss accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Africa with prosecutorial and judicial representatives of Kenya:
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 13
Following the announcement of institutional sanctions against the Court last week, #ICC President Tomoko Akane spoke with Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Canada @AnitaAnandMP. #BuildingSupport
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 12
Fresh off receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay visited the ICC today. A moment of recognition for officials and staff working every day to advance justice and help build a #MoreJustWorld
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 12
"The International Criminal Court will continue its work, undeterred, with the firm resolve that justice must prevail." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=WbISkI6v… 📖 icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongl…
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La CPI rejette fermement les sanctions américaines à l'encontre de l'institution : 🎥 Déclaration vidéo de la Présidente de la #CPI, Tomoko Akane En savoir plus ➡️ icc-cpi.int/fr/news/la-cpi-r…
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 11
"All of us, including States Parties, have a legal and moral duty to act in defence of the international order.  To stand up for law, not force." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=WbISkI6v… 📖 icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongl…
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 10
"I reaffirm the ICC’s steadfast commitment to discharging its mandate, fully, with independence and impartiality, for the sake of victims." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=WbISkI6v… 📖 icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongl…
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 9
المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ترفض العقوبات الأمريكية عليها رفضاً شديداً ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongl…
The ICC strongly rejects US sanctions against the institution

The ICC strongly rejects US sanctions against the institution

Today, the United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution. This unprecedented step follows a series of designations against thirteen independent Judges and...

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@IntlCrimCourtOct 9
The ICC strongly rejects US sanctions against the institution: 🎥 Video Statement by the President of the #ICC, Tomoko Akane Learn more ➡️ icc-cpi.pulse.ly/kyrbe2l43a
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 8
Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa #Duterte fit to stand trial ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/situation-p…
Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte fit to stand trial

Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte fit to stand trial

On 8 October 2026, Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) made public its decision (dated 28 September 2026) in which it decided that Mr Duterte is fit to stand trial. In that...

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@IntlCrimCourtOct 6
#ICC Registrar Osvaldo Zavala Giler @oszagi delivered a keynote at ONE Conference on technological sovereignty and cybersecurity, sharing lessons from the Court’s experience confronting cyber threats and digital dependencies. #ONE2026 A few key messages from his remarks ⬇️
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@IntlCrimCourtOct 6
#ICC Office of the Prosecutor: #Afghanistan warrants vindicate rights of women, girls ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/icc-office-…
ICC Office of the Prosecutor: Afghanistan warrants vindicate rights of women, girls

ICC Office of the Prosecutor: Afghanistan warrants vindicate rights of women, girls

The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court welcomes the decision by Pre-Trial Chamber II to unseal four warrants of arrest issued in the Situation in Afghanistan, on 8...

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