In Syria, the regime and its supporters are systematically using sexual viole...

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In Syria, the regime and its supporters are systematically using sexual violence to intimidate civilians and to get them to flee. Those crimes may be added to the long list of those committed by the Syrian armed forces against their own people. France believes that the referral of the matter to the ICC is amply justified.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

Displacement and Humanitarian Response

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