International Tribunal Registrar Robin Vincent Resigns
In an unexpected move, Special Tribunal for Lebanon Registrar Robin Vincent has resigned.
The daily Asharq al-Awsat on Friday quoted a source close to the court as saying Vincent tendered his resignation on Thursday, citing personal reasons.
It said Lebanon received the official news of Vincent”s resignation which the registrar submitted to U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon. The source did not say when the resignation was tendered.
He said Vincent, a British judge, accepted a request by Ban to continue his duties till June until a replacement has been assigned.
Vincent”s resignation would not have a negative impact on the tribunal, the source said, stressing that a replacement had been found and his name would soon be announced.