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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– What specific actions can the international community take to support the ICC’s efforts in pursuing justice for the Rohingya people?
## Seeking Justice: An Interview with [Guest Name and Title/ Affiliation]
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the recent developments regarding the Rohingya crisis and the International Criminal Court’s involvement. Joining us is [Guest Name], a leading expert on [Guest’s area of expertise related to the Rohingya crisis or international law]. [Guest Name], thanks for being with us.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** The ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, is now seeking an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s junta, according to recent reports. Can you shed some light on this significant development?
**Guest:** This is a momentous step in the pursuit of justice for the Rohingya people. As we know, the ICC began a full investigation into alleged crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya in 2019 [[1](https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/asia/icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-rohingya-bangladesh-myanmar-int-hnk/index.html)]. Seeking an arrest warrant for the junta leader demonstrates the seriousness with which the ICC is taking these allegations. It sends a powerful message that those responsible for atrocities will be held accountable.
**Host:** What are the potential implications of this arrest warrant?
**Guest:** While this is a significant step, it’s important to remember that the process will be complex. Myanmar is not a member of the ICC, making the arrest and extradition of the junta leader challenging. However, the warrant itself puts pressure on the Myanmar regime and signals the international community’s condemnation of their actions. It also offers hope to the Rohingya people that justice is within reach.
**Host:** What are the next steps in this process?
**Guest:** The ICC will need to gather further evidence and build a strong case. They will also need to engage with other nations and international organizations to secure cooperation in enforcing the warrant. This could involve targeted sanctions on individuals responsible for the atrocities, as well as diplomatic pressure on the Myanmar government.
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name]. This is certainly a case that we will continue to follow closely.
