On Tuesday the Bangladesh Foreign Minister (FM) AK Abdul Momen humbly requested International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim AA Khan KC for the speedy accomplishment of Rohingya genocide case in ICC.
“We want this case not to be prolonged,” the Minister said during a meeting with ICC Prosecutor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.
“When justice is delayed, the victims are failed because it ultimately leads to the deprivation of justice,” Momen continued.
The Foreign Minister appreciated the “commendable” work of the ICC in ensuring justice and accountability around the world, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Khan is on a four-day visit to Bangladesh from July 4 concerning the Rohingya case.
Momen said that the Prosecutor asked Bangladesh for logistical support and for information on the Rohingya atrocities, and Bangladesh has assured their willingness to share it.
The Foreign Minister said the prosecutor’s main focus is addressing “genocide and ethnic cleansing,” particularly through prosecution. The Minister supported accountability and regarded the Prosecutor’s visit as a positive step in achieving that goal.
