ICC Member States Warn Dictators

[cory777]

Source: East African

Kampala — Delegates reviewing the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court have warned dictators in Africa to respect human rights or face the wrath of the international community.

The continent was also asked to co-operate with the International Criminal Court by arresting fugitive warlords against whom the ICC issued arrest warrants.

Speaking during the opening of the International Criminal Court Review Meeting in Kampala, Uganda, United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, warned world leaders the era of impunity was over, adding a new age of accountability was setting in slowly.

"In this new age of accountability, those who commit the worst of human crimes will be held responsible," he added. "Whether they are rank-and-file foot soldiers or military commanders...whether they are lowly civil servants following orders, or top political leaders, they will be held to account."

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[Catherina]

1. Does this apply to Israel's latest crime Mr Moon?

"new age of accountability" "top political leaders", "held to account" and all that.

And while you're at it, any comments about the US crimes being perpetrated in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan? Move to action Mr Moon.

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2. So will the US and Israel be held accountable for their war crimes?

Still waiting for the ICC on that.