February 21, 2017
A Step Toward Justice in the Central African Republic
New Court Can Help End Impunity
![Bullet casings on the ground in Bakala, Central African Republic, after fighting between the UPC and FPRC in December 2016. Photo taken on January 22, 2017.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2017/hrw_-_bakala-2.jpg?itok=R7SXMVJB)
New Court Can Help End Impunity
HRW Calls on Cosponsoring States to Provide Funding for Syria Investigative Mechanism
Opposition to Withdrawal by States
Step Forward for Much Needed Accountability
Thousands of Victims Participating in Case
Countries Commit to Working Within the ICC System
Russia’s Withdrawal of Signature From Rome Statute is a Symbolic Gesture
Joint Civil Society Appeal to Donors
Make Justice a Priority at Donors’ Conference in Brussels