Referring Syria to the international criminal court is a justified gamble
Against the background of mounting bloodshed and terror, Switzerland has asked the UN security council to refer the situation in Syria to the International criminal court. The aim is to send out an unequivocal message to all parties "to fully respect international human rights and humanitarian law", a warning that would have "an important dissuasive effect".
The request is supported by more than 50 countries from every part of the world, including several countries with firsthand experience of systematic human rights abuses and impunity, like Chile and Libya. Britain and France support the initiative, but have not so far been joined by the three other permanent members of the security council.… Seguir leyendo »