Template to the International Criminal Court Office

Template: Communication to the ICC Office of the Prosecutor

To: Office of the Prosecutor International Criminal Court Oude Waalsdorperweg 10 2597 AK The Hague The Netherlands

Subject: Communication under Article 15 of the Rome Statute regarding crimes against humanity in Nepal

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1. Information about the Complainant • Name: [Your Full Name] • Address: [Your Address or Organisation Address] • Contact: [Phone / Email] • Role: [Victim, relative, human rights activist, NGO representative, citizen witness, etc.]

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2. Description of Events

On [insert date, e.g. 8 September 2025], security forces under the authority of the Government of Nepal used lethal force against unarmed civilian protesters in [city/area, e.g. Kathmandu, Baneshwor]. • At least [insert known/estimated number] people were killed. • Victims included [youth, students, bystanders, etc.]. • The protest was peaceful and civilians posed no imminent threat.

The Prime Minister, Ministers, and Security Chiefs failed to prevent or punish these killings and may have ordered or condoned them.

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3. Legal Qualification

These acts constitute crimes against humanity under Article 7 of the Rome Statute: • Murder committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against a civilian population. • Potential persecution on political grounds.

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4. Evidence Provided

I am submitting / willing to submit: • Photographs and videos of the shootings. • Medical/hospital records of victims. • Eyewitness testimonies. • Media reports verifying the events.

Additional documentation can be supplied upon request.

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5. Persons Responsible

Preliminary responsibility lies with: • Prime Minister [Name] – Head of Government with command responsibility. • Minister of Home Affairs [Name] – Responsible for security forces. • Police Chiefs and Army Commanders who directed operations.

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6. Request to the Prosecutor

I respectfully request the Office of the Prosecutor to: 1. Open a preliminary examination under Article 15 of the Rome Statute. 2. Collect further evidence regarding the attacks. 3. Consider the role of high-ranking officials who may bear individual criminal responsibility.

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Signed: [Your Name] [Date]

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📌 Important Notes for You: • Attach evidence (photos, documents, testimonies). Even links to reliable international news coverage help. • Send in English if possible (it’s the ICC’s working language). • If you’re sending as a group (e.g., students, victims’ families), use a collective letterhead or organisation name — it carries more weight.

Can we all send an email to ICC please.