The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch called on Mongolia to ban the entry or arrest the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is going to visit this country on September 3. it is said on the organization’s website.
“Mongolia will violate its international obligations as a member of the ICC if it allows Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country without arresting him. The reception of Putin, who is hiding from the ISS, will not only be an insult to the numerous victims of the crimes of the Russian forces, but will also undermine the important principle that no one, no matter how powerful he is, is above the law,” the senior adviser on international justice emphasized. of the human rights organization Elena Vignoli.
Mongolia became a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2003. Under the founding treaty, Mongolia is required to cooperate with the court, including arresting and extraditing any suspects who enter its territory.
Putin plans to visit Mongolia on September 3 at the invitation of President Ukhnaagin Khurelsukh. The visit will take place on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet and Mongolian troops over the Japanese forces on the Khalkhin-Gol River.
This will be his first trip to a country that has ratified the Rome Statute – Mongolia did it in 2002, thus formally committing to comply with the decision of the International Criminal Court.
In March 2023, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova. They are suspected of committing war crimes – forcible deportations and displacement of the population, including children, from the occupied territories of Ukraine.
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Mongolia’s Dilemma: Arresting Vladimir Putin Amidst International Pressure
As the world watches, Mongolia is facing a critical decision that will have far-reaching implications for international justice and human rights. The country is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 3, despite an outstanding international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) [[3]]. The warrant accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia [[3]].
Human Rights Watch, a prominent international human rights organization, has called on Mongolia to arrest Putin or ban his entry into the country [[1]]. Elena Vignoli, a senior adviser on international justice, emphasized that Mongolia’s inaction would be a violation of its international obligations as a member of the ICC and would undermine the principle that no one is above the law [[1]].
Mongolia, a member of the ICC since 2003, is bound by the court’s founding treaty to cooperate with its investigations and arrest warrants [[1]]. However, the country has so far failed to take action, sparking concerns about its commitment to upholding international law and human rights.
The ICC’s warrant against Putin is a significant development in the effort to hold the Russian leader accountable for the alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The warrant marks a rare instance of a head of state being accused of such crimes while still in office.
Mongolia’s decision to host Putin, despite the warrant, has drawn criticism from Ukraine, which has called on the country to arrest the Russian president [[2]]. The move has also raised questions about Mongolia’s commitment to its international obligations and its willingness to prioritize human rights over political interests.
The consequences of Mongolia’s decision will be closely watched by the international community. If the country fails to arrest Putin, it will send a signal that political expediency can trump international justice and human rights. On the other hand, if Mongolia decides to take action, it will set a powerful precedent for holding leaders accountable for their actions, no matter how powerful they may be.
As the world waits with bated breath, Mongolia’s decision will have far-reaching implications for international justice, human rights, and the rule of law.
References:
<a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/09/02/mongolia-arrest-putin" target="blank” rel=”noopener”>[1]
<a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/mongolia-failure-arrest-vladimir-putin-international-warrant-international-criminal-court/" target="blank” rel=”noopener”>[2]
Mongolia’s Dilemma: Arresting Vladimir Putin Amidst International Pressure
As the world watches, Mongolia is facing a critical decision that will have far-reaching implications for international justice and human rights. The country is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 3, despite an outstanding international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) [[3]]. The warrant accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia [[3]].
Human Rights Watch, a prominent international human rights organization, has called on Mongolia to arrest Putin or ban his entry into the country [[1]]. Elena Vignoli, a senior adviser on international justice, emphasized that Mongolia’s inaction would be a violation of its international obligations as a member of the ICC and would undermine the principle that no one is above the law [[1]].
Mongolia, a member of the ICC since 2003, is bound by the court’s founding treaty to cooperate with its investigations and arrest warrants [[1]]. However, the country has so far failed to take action, sparking concerns about its commitment to upholding international law and human rights.
The ICC’s warrant against Putin is a significant development in the effort to hold the Russian leader accountable for the alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The warrant marks a rare instance of a head of state being accused of such crimes while still in office.
Mongolia’s decision to host Putin, despite the warrant, has drawn criticism from Ukraine, which has called on the country to arrest the Russian president [[2]]. The move has also raised questions about Mongolia’s commitment to its international obligations and its willingness to prioritize human rights over political interests.
The consequences of Mongolia’s decision will be closely watched by the international community. If the country fails to arrest Putin, it will send a signal that political expediency can trump international justice and human rights. On the other hand, if Mongolia decides to take action, it will set a powerful precedent for holding leaders accountable for their actions, no matter how powerful they may be.
The European Union has also expressed regret that Mongolia didn’t arrest Putin on his recent visit, stating that it was a missed opportunity to demonstrate the country’s commitment to upholding international law [[2]].
Putin’s visit to Mongolia has sparked widespread criticism and concern, with many calling on the country to uphold its international obligations and prioritize human rights. As the world waits with bated breath, Mongolia’s decision will have far-reaching implications for international justice, human rights, and the rule of law.
References:
[1] Human Rights Watch. (2024). Mongolia: Arrest Putin or Ban His Entry. Retrieved from
[2] RFE/RL. (2024). EU Expresses Regret That Mongolia Didn’t Arrest Putin On Visit. Retrieved from
[3] The New York Times. (2024). Putin Begins Meetings in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant. Retrieved from
ABC News. (2024). Putin arrives
