EU wants junta leaders tried at International Court for humanity crimes

STRASBOURG: The European Parliament on Thursday called for Myanmar junta leaders to be brought before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague if they continue to prevent aid from reaching cyclone-stricken regions. The euro deputies, meeting in Strasbourg, voted overwhelmingly - 524 votes for, three against with 13 abstentions - in the non-binding resolution that “if the Burmese (Myanmar) authorities continue to prevent aid from reaching those in danger, they should be held accountable for crimes against humanity before the ICC. The MEPs also called on EU member states to push the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution to refer the matter to the court “for investigation and prosecution”. afp