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Icc and arab spring by aung ko ko toe
The document discusses the International Criminal Court's (ICC) role in the context of the Arab Spring and transitional justice, emphasizing its influence on accountability and the establishment of the rule of law in post-conflict countries. It highlights the ICC's limited yet positive involvement in the Arab world while addressing perceptions of it as a political tool of Western powers. Additionally, it poses questions regarding the ICC's relevance to specific geopolitical situations, such as the military in Myanmar and the Rohingya crisis.
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Icc and arab spring by aung ko ko toe
- 1. ICC AND ARABSPRING Overcoming Bias Increasing Engagement Presented by AUNG KO KO TOE
- 2. the arab spring:2010 Dec 17 Muhammad Bouazizi, a 26 year-old fruit seller
- 6. arab spring • Transitionaljustice • Accountability for the crimes of the Old Dictatorships 1) Establishing the Rule of Law 2) Reforming and reconstructing Judicial institutions 3) Restoring Trust 4) Rebuilding the Social and Political Fabric of post-conflict countries
- 7. ICC : Overview •Involving Gross Violations of International Criminal Law • Such an INSTITUTION • Success of the Nuremberg Trials • End of Cold War • Create a global framework of international crimes • 1989 Dec : UN general assembly : Int; Law Commission • Create an international criminal tribunal • 1994 : draft statute for the proposed Court to UN • 1998 July 17 : Rome Statue
- 8. arab spring :ICC involvement limited periodic player positive role in influencing Transitional Justice beneficial to Arab Spring countries Real Barriers to Engagement
- 9. ICC Support State-levelprosecutions and investigations Build general public confidences in Fairness Necessity of post conflict Justice Mechanism The Court’s legitimacy depends on its efforts to develop the rule of law and help with the healing process in post-conflict countries.
- 10. Attitude toward ICC • Interestsof Western States • A political Tool of Powerful Western Countries • Doubt - Neutral Arbiter of JUSTICE Human Rights Watch : ICC has gained global status, the relationship between the Security Council and the court has grown more critical…
- 11. ICC and arabworld • ICC as an independent Judicial body • Commitment to Basic Principle • Cause of Justice above international politics • Its image as a neutral and trusted arbiter of Justice • to make a deeper and more positive impact in Middle East and North Africa
- 12. Questions • How didthe role of ICC related with Myanmar Spring on the view of Military Generals? • How will the role of ICC related with Rakahine case in the future?