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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## Interview with Human Rights Advocate on ICC’s Move Against Myanmar Junta
**Host:** Welcome back. Joining us today is [Guest Name], a respected human rights advocate, to discuss the recent news out of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Prosecutor Karim Khan has announced he is seeking an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s junta, Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged crimes against the Rohingya people. [Guest Name], can you provide some context on this development?
**Guest:** Certainly. This is a significant step by the ICC. As you know, there have been widespread reports of horrific violence and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar for many years. In 2019, the ICC initiated a full investigation into these alleged crimes against humanity, including systematic acts of violence and forced deportation. [[1](https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/asia/icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-rohingya-bangladesh-myanmar-int-hnk/index.html)]This move to seek an arrest warrant for the junta leader signals a clear message that the international community is taking these allegations seriously and is determined to hold those responsible accountable.
**Host:** What implications could this have for Myanmar and the Rohingya situation?
**Guest:** This could be aturning point. Securing an arrest warrant for such a high-ranking official sends a powerful message of deterrence and could potentially pave the way for justice for the Rohingya victims. However, the challenges in enforcing this warrant are undeniable, given Myanmar’s current political landscape.
**Host:** Absolutely. We’ve seen Myanmar’s junta resist international pressure in the past. What’s your assessment of the likelihood of this arrest warrant actually being executed?
**Guest:** It’s a complex situation. The success ultimately depends on the cooperation of other countries who might have the ability to apprehend Min Aung Hlaing. It’s also crucial for the international community to maintain continued pressure on Myanmar to ensure accountability and justice for the Rohingya.
**Host:** [Guest Name], thank you for sharing your valuable insights on this important issue.
**Guest:** My pleasure.
