27 November 2024,   18:24
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ICC in Hague has launched an investigation into possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague has launched an investigation into possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, writes scmp.com.

“I have notified the ICC Presidency a few moments ago of my decision to immediately proceed with active investigations in the Situation [in Ukraine]. Our work in the collection of evidence has now commenced”, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said in a statement late on Wednesday.

The prosecutor said that the investigation was launched following referrals from 39 ICC State Parties, including Germany, Britain and Georgia.

Thanks to recent advances in technology - including commercial satellite imagery and viral videos circulated on social media - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brazen assault on Ukraine has become one of the most documented cases of suspected war crimes in history.

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