Myanmar Junta for Persecution of Rohingya Muslims”/>International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan is seeking an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s junta over the deportation and persecution of Rohingya Muslims.
According to prosecutor Karim, these crimes were committed from 25 August to 31 December 2017 by the Myanmar Armed Forces, and supported by the national police, border police and non-Rohingya civilians.
“After a thorough, independent and impartial investigation, my Office has concluded that there are sufficient grounds to believe that Senior General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, Supreme Commander of the Myanmar Defense Forces, bears criminal responsibility for crimes against humanity of deportation and the persecution of the Rohingya, carried out in Myanmar, and partly in Bangladesh,” said Karim Khan.
Khan emphasized that the application was submitted based on various evidence from a number of sources such as witness statements, documentary evidence, as well as legitimate scientific materials, photos and videos. He added this was the first application for an arrest warrant against a top Myanmar government official filed by the prosecutor’s office.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Rohingya. More than one million members of their community were forced to flee violence in Myanmar,” said Khan.
“We thank all parties who have provided testimony and support to my Office, those who have shared their stories, those who have provided us with information and materials,” he said. (Anadolu/Ant/P-3)
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## ICC Calls for Arrest of Myanmar Junta Leader: An Interview
**Host:** Joining us today to discuss the breaking news regarding Myanmar is [Guest Name], a leading expert on Southeast Asian politics and human rights. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** The International Criminal Court has formally requested an arrest warrant for Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar’s military junta. This is a significant development. Can you tell us more about the context behind this request?
**Guest:** Absolutely. The ICC’s action stems from alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. As you know, the Rohingya have faced decades of persecution, culminating in a brutal military crackdown in 2017 that forced almost a million Rohingya to flee across the border into Bangladesh.
**Host:** What specific charges is the ICC bringing against General Hlaing?
**Guest:** The charges relate to the forced deportation and persecution of the Rohingya people. [1](https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/171210/20241127/icc-targets-myanmar-junta-chief-for-crimes-against-humanity-against-rohingya-minority.htm)
**Host:** How likely is it that this warrant will be enforced? Myanmar refused to cooperate with the ICC investigation.
**Guest:** That’s right. Myanmar is not a member of the ICC and has consistently denied its jurisdiction in this case. Enforcing the warrant will be a challenge. It’s unclear whether neighboring countries would be willing to arrest General Hlaing if he were to travel abroad.
**Host:** What does this move by the ICC signify for the Rohingya people and for the future of accountability in Myanmar?
**Guest:** It sends a powerful message that the international community will not tolerate impunity for these atrocities. While the ICC’s jurisdiction is limited, this step could potentially deter future abuses and put pressure on the Myanmar military to end its violence against civilians.
**Host:** [Guest name], thank you for sharing your insights on this important issue.
**Guest:** My pleasure.