BFF-43 Myanmar ‘rejects’ ICC decision over Rohingya crisis

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Myanmar ‘rejects’ ICC decision over Rohingya crisis

YANGON, Sept 7, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Myanmar on Friday “resolutely” rejected a ruling by the International Criminal Court empowering the tribunal to probe alleged crimes against the Rohingya even though the Southeast Asian nation is not a member of it.

“Myanmar resolutely rejects the (ICC) decision which is… of dubious legal merit,” the government said in a statement released by the president’s office, adding it was “under no obligation” to respect the court ruling.

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