UN Slams Darfur 'Impunity'; Forgets Own Legacy in Sudan
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher is raising alarms about Darfur, pointing to a cycle of 'impunity' as violence and displacement surge. Curiously, mainstream outlets rarely connect these current crises to the long shadow of past interventions. Recall how the US and its allies, while condemning war crimes, often selectively enforced international law, weakening the very institutions meant to deter such
atrocities. For example, the 2005 referral of Sudan's al-Bashir to the ICC was lauded, yet the broader geopolitical interests often overshadowed sustained, coherent action, creating a vacuum where 'impunity' could fester. (The New Arab) One might wonder if condemning 'impunity' now feels a bit like closing the barn door after a stampede, especially when the international community's own
inconsistent pressure has often left regimes feeling untouchable. How many times must we witness grand pronouncements against atrocities, only to see the powerful continue to prioritize strategic alliances over consistent justice?