ERBIL (UNAMI) — On 6 August 2018, the United Nations Special Adviser & Head of the Investigative Team for Accountability of Dae’sh / ISIL crimes, Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, will commence an eight-day visit to the Republic of Iraq. The Special Advisor was appointed pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2379 (2017).

During his visit, Mr. Khan will avail himself of the opportunity to meet with the Office of the Prime Minister of Iraq and other senior State officials to commence the dialogue and cooperation that will be necessary to discharge the mandate of the Investigative Team, and the corresponding Terms of Reference.

The Special Advisor will also engage with other relevant interlocuters to seek a detailed understanding of the context in which the Investigative Team will operate, and this will include meeting with victims’ groups and survivors from various communities.

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