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Malaysia becomes member of International Criminal Court

Malaysia has signed a treaty to become a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a boost for its legal institution as it faces growing criticism, the country’s foreign ministry announced on March 5.
Malaysia becomes member of International Criminal Court ảnh 1International Criminal Court in The Hague (Source: ICC)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia has signed a treaty to become a member of the InternationalCriminal Court (ICC), a boost for its legal institution as it faces growingcriticism, the country’s foreign ministry announced on March 5.

Foreign MinisterSaifuddin Abdullah signed the ICC founding treaty on March 4 after Malaysia’sCabinet approved the move, making the country the 124th member of the courtsince its establishment in 2002.

Malaysia’s newgovernment, which came into power in May 2018, had vowed to join the ICC.

Human ResourcesMinister M. Kula Segaran said that by joining the ICC, Malaysia can now play animportant role in issues related to crimes against humanity.

The ICC is the world’sonly permanent war crimes court and aims to prosecute the worst abuses whennational courts are unable or unwilling.

However, the tribunalin The Hague has come under fire over high-profile acquittals, while Burundibecame the first country to quit the court in 2017 and the Philippines hasannounced its intention to withdraw.

The ICC also suffereda major setback in January when judges acquitted former President of the IvoryCoast Laurent Gbagbo over a wave of violence following disputed elections,raising fresh questions about whether the court is fit for purpose. –VNA 
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