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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 code, including aggravated murder, sexual abuse, and torture.
The ruling comes as part of Argentina’s investigation into crimes against humanity committed in Myanmar under the principle of universal jurisdiction, under which the Argentinian investigation allows national courts to prosecute grave international crimes regardless of where they were committed. The case was initiated in 2019 by the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) and its president, Tun Khin, with legal representation from former UN Special Rapporteur Tomás Ojea Quintana. Six female Rohingya survivors later joined the case, providing harrowing testimony about the violence they endured during the Myanmar military’s brutal operations in Rakhine State in 2017.
The move follows International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan’s recent request for an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing. The Argentinian decision triggers an automatic request to INTERPOL to issue red notices in its 196 member states, potentially leading to the detention and extradition of the accused.
Provided Myanmar’s political climate, however, domestic authorities are unlikely to comply with the order. Since the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the ruling junta has intensified its violent repression, killing thousands and detaining tens of thousands of political opponents. With the resurgence of armed conflict in Rakhine State, the Rohingya face renewed persecution, as international organizations warn of worsening conditions.
The arrest warrants in Argentina complement other ongoing legal actions against Myanmar’s military, including proceedings at the ICC and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Gambia’s case against Myanmar at the ICJ is currently ongoing, with recent filings reinforcing allegations of genocide.
BROUK has welcomed the court’s decision, emphasizing its importance for the Rohingya and other communities suffering under military rule in Myanmar. Tun Khin said, “This is a historic step towards justice for Rohingya and everyone in Burma suffering under the Burmese military … This courageous decision sends a clear signal that no one is above the law. These perpetrators will eventually have to stand trial for the unspeakable suffering they have inflicted.”
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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 code, including aggravated murder, sexual abuse, and torture.
The ruling comes as part of Argentina’s investigation into crimes against humanity committed in Myanmar under the principle of universal jurisdiction, under which the Argentinian investigation allows national courts to prosecute grave international crimes regardless of where they were committed. The case was initiated in 2019 by the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) and its president, Tun Khin, with legal representation from former UN Special Rapporteur Tomás Ojea Quintana. Six female Rohingya survivors later joined the case, providing harrowing testimony about the violence they endured during the Myanmar military’s brutal operations in Rakhine State in 2017.
The move follows International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan’s recent request for an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing. The Argentinian decision triggers an automatic request to INTERPOL to issue red notices in its 196 member states, potentially leading to the detention and extradition of the accused.
Provided Myanmar’s political climate, however, domestic authorities are unlikely to comply with the order. Since the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the ruling junta has intensified its violent repression, killing thousands and detaining tens of thousands of political opponents. With the resurgence of armed conflict in Rakhine State, the Rohingya face renewed persecution, as international organizations warn of worsening conditions.
The arrest warrants in Argentina complement other ongoing legal actions against Myanmar’s military, including proceedings at the ICC and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Gambia’s case against Myanmar at the ICJ is currently ongoing, with recent filings reinforcing allegations of genocide.
BROUK has welcomed the court’s decision, emphasizing its importance for the Rohingya and other communities suffering under military rule in Myanmar. Tun Khin said, “This is a historic step towards justice for Rohingya and everyone in Burma suffering under the Burmese military … This courageous decision sends a clear signal that no one is above the law. These perpetrators will eventually have to stand trial for the unspeakable suffering they have inflicted.”
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