Khaberni - UN experts warned of a "flawed disclosure" concerning Epstein's files and the gaps that appeared during this process, which include exposing victims' identities, putting them at risk, and the absence of unified procedures focusing on their protection.
Even though the US Department of Justice published on January 30, 2026, more than 3 million pages, 2000 video clips, and 180,000 images under the "Epstein Files Transparency Act", experts pointed to serious implementation failures.
Among these failures, experts in the UN Human Rights Council spoke of poorly redacted processes that exposed victims' identities and harmed them before the records were withdrawn. Very limited accountability, with only one person close to the network investigated. And the absence of unified procedures focused on protecting victims during sensitive information disclosure.
Undermining Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity
According to independent UN experts, improper disclosure of "Epstein's files" undermines efforts to hold perpetrators of grave and systematic violations against women and girls accountable, affirming that the documented actions in these files legally could rise to the level of crimes against humanity under international criminal law.
Classification of Crimes According to International Law
The experts explained that the evidence in the files indicates systematic and cross-border practices, including: sexual slavery, human trafficking, organized sexual exploitation, reproductive violence, enforced disappearance, torture, inhumane treatment, and killing of women.
International standards confirm that such actions are considered crimes against humanity when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack. The experts cautioned that the patterns documented in Epstein's files might meet this precise legal standard, necessitating prosecution of the perpetrators in national and international courts.
Calls to Ensure Justice and No Impunity
The experts emphasized the need for independent, comprehensive, and fair investigations into all allegations, including how these crimes continued for years without detection. And to abolish statutes of limitations that prevent the prosecution of severe crimes associated with the criminal network. And to ensure full compensation and effective remedies for victims for all material and moral damages. And to broaden the scope of investigations to include all involved or those who overlooked the crimes, regardless of their positions or influence.
They added: "Any suggestion that it is time to move past 'Epstein's files' is unacceptable, representing an abdication of responsibility towards the victims. Resignation of the involved individuals alone is not an alternative to criminal accountability."
No One is Above the Law
The experts concluded their statement with a firm confirmation: "It is crucial that governments act decisively to hold perpetrators accountable. No one is too rich or powerful to be above the law." They praised the survivors' courage and resilience in their pursuit of justice, warning that failing to protect their privacy or fully disclose the truths revisits the trauma of the violations on them and perpetuates what they describe as "institutional misinformation".
