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Argentina court issues international arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader

An Argentinian court issued international arrest warrants for 22 Burmese military officials and three civilians for their roles in the genocide against the Rohingya community as part of its investigation into crimes against humanity committed in Myanmar.
The warrants target senior officials, including Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, facing charges like aggravated murder, sexual abuse, and torture under Argentinian law.
The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK initiated the case in 2019, with support from Tun Khin and former UN Special Rapporteur Tomás Ojea Quintana, including testimonies from six female Rohingya survivors.
The warrants are part of Argentina's investigation into crimes against humanity in Myanmar, based on universal jurisdiction principles, allowing prosecution regardless of the crime's location.

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The Diplomat

Argentinian Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Myanmar Officials Over Rohingya Atrocities

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6 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…

7 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.

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

7 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…

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