Widespread support for Kampala Amendments at UN debate on ICC: The Kampala Amendments on the crime of aggression were on the minds of many States Parties taking part in the annual debate of the United Nations General Assembly on the International Criminal Court. States, such as the 14 Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), welcomed the 24 ratifications of the crime of aggression amendments to date. Others, like Madagascar, renewed their commitment to an early ratification of the amendments. The newest State Party to ratify both sets of Kampala Amendments, Switzerland, called on others to follow suit – a call that was echoed by many other speakers including Liechtenstein. There was also a strong urge to activate the amendments as early as possible – a sentiment expressed by Cyprus, Brazil and others. The Kampala Amendments were also taken up by non-States Parties, with the United States and China reiterating their reservations.
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