The Hague: The Palestinian Authority yesterday submitted a first dossier of evidence to International Criminal Court (ICC) in support of its campaign to have Israel investigated for alleged war crimes.
“The state of Palestine has pledged to cooperate with the court, including by providing information and it is fulfilling its pledge today,” Foreign Minister Riad Al Malki said after leaving the court. “The information provided by the state of Palestine make a compelling case for the prompt opening of an investigation.”
S Africa may quit
South Africa said it may withdraw from ICC after an outcry over the government’s refusal to arrest Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Bashir on genocide charges.
Bashir, wanted by ICC on charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, left South Africa last week after attending an African Union summit despite a court in Pretoria barring his departure.
The government has decided to review its standing with ICC. “South Africa may as a last resort... consider withdrawing from ICC,” Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said. AFP
