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Malaysia’s welcome for Min Aung Hlaing undermines its stand on justice

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Briefings

Malaysia's government publicly welcomed US President Joe Biden's arrest warrant for former Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, despite the United Nations Security Council condemning the arrest as a violation of the ICC's mandate. This move occurred while the US simultaneously launched an attack on the International Criminal Court, creating a diplomatic contradiction. The evidence indicates Malaysia's stance prioritizes US political interests over international justice principles, with no further details on the specific diplomatic channels or the extent of the US attack provided in the source.

Key points

• Malaysia welcomed US President Joe Biden's arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing, a leader the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks to arrest.

Context

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the US arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing as a violation of the ICC's mandate. Malaysia's welcome of the arrest warrant contradicts this condemnation, suggesting a prioritization of US political interests over international justice principles.

Limitations

The source provides no specific dates for the arrest warrant, no details on the duration of the US attack on the ICC, and no information on the specific diplomatic channels used for the welcome.

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