This International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, on Wednesday urged the judges to make an issue Arrest warrant for Myanmarmilitary leader of Min Aung Hlingon the alleged offenses against Rohingya Muslim minority.
Senior General Hlaing is accused of commitment Crimes against humanityIncluding deportation and persecution, which forced nearly one million Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. The Rohingya exodus has been widely described ethnic cleansingThis includes mass murder, rape and destruction of homes.
Speaking from that Refugee camp In Bangladesh, Khan said, “In doing so, we will demonstrate, together with all our partners, that the Rohingya have not been forgotten. That they, like all people around the world, are entitled to the protection of the law.”
The ICC prosecutor also announced plans to soon request more arrest warrants for other Myanmar leaders.
Hlaing seized power from leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was elected in a 2021 coup.