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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How does the ICC justify pursuing a case against Myanmar, despite Myanmar not being a signatory to the Rome Statute?
## ICC Wants To Arrest Myanmar’s Top General: A Conversation
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**Host:** Welcome back to the program. Today, we’re discussing a significant development regarding the ongoing Rohingya crisis. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced his intention to seek an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military junta. Joining us to discuss this is [Guest Name], an expert on international law and human rights. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s start with the basics. Why is the ICC pursuing this case, and who exactly is the target of this arrest warrant?
**Guest:** The ICC is pursuing this case because of alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. The target of the arrest warrant is Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military junta, who has been accused of orchestrating a campaign of violence against the Rohingya. [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-11-27/factbox-the-rohingya-exodus-and-icc-prosecutors-pursuit-of-myanmars-top-general)]
**Host:** This is a complex situation. Myanmar is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. How can the court pursue this case, then?
**Guest:** That’s right, Myanmar isn’t a party to the statute. However, the ICC set a legal precedent in this case by allowing prosecutors to investigate crimes committed against Rohingya in Myanmar because a portion of those crimes took place in Bangladesh, which *is* a signatory to the Rome Statute. [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-11-27/factbox-the-rohingya-exodus-and-icc-prosecutors-pursuit-of-myanmars-top-general)]
**Host:** What does this arrest warrant mean for Myanmar and possibly for the Rohingya people?
**Guest:** This warrant sends a powerful message that perpetrators of atrocities will be held accountable, even if their country refuses to cooperate with the ICC. It also offers hope for justice and redress for the Rohingya, who have suffered immensely. However, the practical implications of arresting Min Aung Hlaing are complex and depend on international cooperation and Myanmar’s response to the warrant.
**Host:** A complex situation indeed. Thank you for shedding light on this important story, [Guest Name]. We truly appreciate your insights.
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