Thread by @kiphale

1) @dovjacobs similarly, there is a lot in your thread that also needs to be pushed back on, which definitely will be a broken record at this point b/w you and me. :)

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911683035344898

2) Acknowledging that Twitter only has so much space, you fail to indicate why it must be an all-or-nothing enterprise. For reasons about to be explained, there is good reason to respond in such a manner.

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911687363878912?s=20

3)#OAS is not just another "NGO". It is an intergovernmental org that has a track record of supporting the ICC wholeheartedly, so this report is quite surprising. All 6 SPs who made #Venezuela referral are OAS members too&so knew about this report ahead of time. #overtlypolitical

4) Further, US membership in OAS, position on Ven, sanctions on ICC, willingness to instrumentalize intl orgs plus upcoming OTP PE report, upcoming Ven elections...suffice to say this report is quite stunning in that it interjects more politics in already charged situation.

5) As such, the OTP would be remiss not to comment yet do so in a manner true to the RS and above the political fray. This thread accomplishes just that and in a concise and clear manner. #persuasive

6) Considering the above, it is clear that this thread is not about convincing any constituencies (although a nice byproduct) but rather about being on the record, esp on the record making clear that rule of law solely matters, not political shenanigans.

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911689238720519?s=20

7)This comment overlooks the point that it is political commentary wrapped up in half-ass legal brief from one intl org against another, of which a great relationship does exist.Don't have specific info but may explain the "good faith"part. #understandable

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911692719992837?s=20

8)Altogether, the above makes clear that this report is not like a run-of-the-mill NGO report & carries certain weight that can easily be construed as political interference w/ judicial process.

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911694934564864?s=20

9)Could argue against any comment being made by OTP, but on balance, more than justified under the circumstances. Fairly certain that if OTP didn't respond, there would be a lot of commentary that they "do not engage" & "have poor communication practices".

10) 100% for equality of arms but fairly sure defense has equal access to Twitter. :) Maybe arrangement where ICC retweets/repost defense teams social media is a good compromise, provided meets certain requirements.

https://twitter.com/dovjacobs/status/1334911696742342656?s=20

.@threadreaderapp please unroll