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Argentina court issues international arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader

An Argentine court has issued international arrest warrants for military and civilian officials from Myanmar, including Aung San Suu Kyi, due to allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya minority group.
The court's ruling was prompted by a complaint filed by a Rohingya advocacy organization under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Judge Maria Servini ruled that the allegations constitute crimes that violate human rights recognized in international law, including genocide and crimes against humanity.
Tun Khin from the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK described the ruling as a historic step towards justice for the Rohingya and a victory for international justice.

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The Diplomat

Argentinian Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Myanmar Officials Over Rohingya Atrocities

Included among the 25 names was junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and former State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he overthrew in a coup in 2021.

5 days ago·Tokyo, Japan

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jurist.org

Argentina court issues arrest warrants for Myanmar military officials over Rohingya genocide

An Argentinian court on Thursday issued international arrest warrants for 22 Burmese military officials and three civilians for their role in the genocide against the Rohingya community. The senior officials named in the court’s landmark order include Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win, and former Western Command head Maung Maung Soe. The accused face charges of genocide and crimes under the Argentinian penal c…

6 days ago

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Argentina - Court issues arrest warrants against Myanmar government officials

In Argentina, a court has issued arrest warrants against former and current Myanmar government officials.

6 days ago·Germany

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Argentine Court Issues Warrants For Myanmar Officials Accused Of Rohingya 'Genocide'

6 days ago·New York, United States

Argentine court issues warrants for Myanmar officials accused of Rohingya ‘genocide’ including Aung San Suu Kyi

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 15 — An Argentine court has issued arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar’s military junta and former officials, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, over alleged “genocide and crimes against humanity” targeting the Rohingya minority group. The court ruling, seen by AFP yesterday, was issued in response to a complaint filed in Argentina by a Rohingya advocacy group. It was filed under the principle of “universa…

7 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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