Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-21 20:27:41 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C323314C3595F5E8F3DF7966B440416A9932DA6AC09665E5B3836D601E2E5C27
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Original Note:
The ICC can ONLY prosecute crimes in member states or when referred by the UN Security Council. Iraq and Syria, where Yazidi and Christian atrocities occurred, are not members. While Israel also isn’t a member, alleged crimes are in Palestine, an ICC member. Sources: https://asp.icc-cpi.int/states-parties https://www.palestinechronicle.com/icc-arrest-warrants-for-israeli-hamas-leaders-global-reaction/ https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/statement-prosecutor-international-criminal-court-fatou-bensouda-alleged-crimes-committed-isis
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