ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan acknowledges the failure of international courts to stop decades of atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and calls for the creation of a special tribunal to address the ongoing violence. Khan emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach to address the complex conflicts in the region and ensure consistent and applied justice throughout the country. He also highlights the challenges faced by international institutions, including the ICC, and the importance of proving their value to the people affected by the atrocities.