Myanmar leader Suu Kyi Aung given hero's welcome on return from The Hague

Myanmar leer Aung San Suu Kyi got overwhelming support back in Naypyitaw following her return from Hague on December 14. Suu Kyi defended Myanmar at International Court of Justice (ICJ) against allegations of gecide of Rohingya Muslims. bel laureate waved at crowd who held placards and chanted slogans in support of ir leer.

Suu Kyi’s critics were apprehensive about her decision to be present at ICJ to defend charges against Myanmar’s military but it certainly cemented her position in country where military influences policymaking. Suu Kyi denied claims of gecide during three-day hearing UN court and questioned its jurisdiction in Myanmar’s “internal affairs”. Gambia, on behalf of 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Corporation, accused Myanmar of gecide and h asked court to order “provisional measures” to stop "ongoing gecidal actions".

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bel laureate h questioned accusations of “gecidal intent” citing that state actively investigates and punishes anyone involved in wrongdoing. "Can re be gecidal intent on part of state that actively investigates, prosecutes and punishes soldiers and officers, who are accused of wrongdoing?” asked Suu Kyi. On final day of hearing, Myanmar’s State Counsellor urged court to remove case from its list and to reject request for provisional measures submitted by Gambia.

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Nearly 7,40,000 Rohingya Muslims were forced to take refuge in several camps in Banglesh after Myanmar’s military launched crackdown on mirity group. crackdown on mirities tarnished im of Suu Kyi and Amnesty International, human rights organisation, withdrew its highest hour, Ambassor of Conscience Award, from State Counsellor. After Suu Kyi’s defence at ICJ, Amnesty International, in a statement, accused leer of downplaying severity of crimes committed against Rohingya Muslims.

“ Court and international community should move swiftly to protect Rohingya and prevent furr atrocities. This includes ordering Myanmar to lift discriminatory restrictions, ensure humanitarian access, and cooperate fully with any international investigation,” said  Nicholas Bequelin, Amnesty International’s Regional Director.

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(With inputs from ncies)