Gadaffi denies rape alegations, but war crimes files are revealed

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The International Criminal Court has accused Gadaffi of ordering mass rapes,among other war crimes, but they have denied these allegations, even after some videos and photos of abuses are in the MSM hands (although without the necessary checkup to know the people in them):

The Gadhafi regime had initially not responded to CNN requests for comment on the abuse allegations but Libyan Prime Minister Al-Baghdadi Ali al-Mahmudi said Friday at a news conference that women are “our sisters” and Libyan soldiers would not commit such heinous acts.

But the documents in which the ICC has based its accusations have surfaced (more here):

One document shows the commanding general of government forces instructing his units to starve Misrata’s population during the four-month siege. The order, from Youssef Ahmed Basheer Abu Hajar, states bluntly: “It is absolutely forbidden for supply cars, fuel and other services to enter the city of Misrata from all gates and checkpoints.” Another document instructs army units to hunt down wounded rebel fighters, in direct violation of the Geneva Conventions.

Plans to bombard the city are also in the archive, say investigators, who also claim they have a message from Gaddafi relayed to the troops ordering that Misrata be obliterated and the “blue sea turned red” with the blood of the inhabitants.

Related articles

• Rape in Libya: The Crime That Dare Not Speak Its Name (time.com)
• Libya rebels: Cell phones show rapes (cnn.com)

Gadafi ordered mass rapes, his daughter sues NATO troops

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) yesterday accused Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to use rape as a weapon of war against hundreds of women, in a bid to curb the rebels fighting for his resignation.

‘There is evidence that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi ordered mass rape and sexual drug shipments purchased for the troops to attack the women, “said Luis Moreno-Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the ICC, based in the Dutch city of The Hague.

Speaking to the press, Moreno-Ocampo said that this is a new aspect of the repression of Colonel Gaddafi, who will join the other charges brought against him, according to a report of Radio Nederland.

More here.

Meanwhile, his daughter has sued NATO troops over deadly NATO air strike:

“The target was a civil building inhabited by civilians and was neither a command post nor a military control [centre] of the Libyan regime,” the legal papers state.

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• Gaddafi ‘ordered rape attacks’ (independent.co.uk)

Climate change: if you don’t believe in it, you’re an "ecocide"

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A campaign to declare the mass destruction of ecosystems an international crime against peace – alongside genocide and crimes against humanity – is being launched in the UK.
The proposal for the United Nations to accept “ecocide” as a fifth “crime against peace”, which could be tried at the International Criminal Court (ICC), is the brainchild of British lawyer-turned-campaigner Polly Higgins.
The radical idea would have a profound effect on industries blamed for widespread damage to the environment like fossil fuels, mining, agriculture, chemicals and forestry.
Supporters of a new ecocide law also believe it could be used to prosecute “climate deniers” who distort science and facts to discourage voters and politicians from taking action to tackle global warming and climate change.

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Wow. Impressive. So man-made climate change is far from being scientifically tested but if you don’t believe in it, you’re going to be prosecuted (if this is implemented). The ICC cannot even go against Sudanese President Al-Bashir for the Darfurian genocide (they can’t even arrest him) but are going to prosecute anyone who doesn’t agree with their views on a belief.

The UN, just as deaf as these guys, is pushing the climate change agenda: the last one is the access to water sources. Ban Ki-Moon wants that access to water is considered as a climate change issue:

While access to water is a legitimate issue, it is generally not an issue that is global in scope that requires UN intervention. For instance, tensions between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan over the Nile River are long standing. Various sources of the Nile extend further into central Africa, so it is a regional issue, but it is hardly global.
The Aral Sea Ban mentions is split between Khazakstan and Uzbekistan. Their countries’ leaders, (as well as some neighboring countries) obviously would share concerns in how that water is used. If they want to bring in the UN to help resolve any disputes (most likely the International Court of Justice) or to provide advice on water management, then that is their call. But there is no natural nexus for UN involvement.

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Arab nations agree on Sudan Plan but do not reveal details about it

Arab foreign ministers say they have agreed a plan of action to defuse the crisis between Sudan and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

They met in Cairo after the ICC’s chief prosecutor said he would seek to indict Sudan’s president on charges of war crimes and genocide in Darfur.

Ministers said the ICC move had set a dangerous precedent.

Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League, said he would travel to Sudan on Sunday to discuss their plan.

However, he declined to reveal its details at the end of Saturday’s emergency meeting.

BBC NEWS | Africa | Arab nations ‘agree Sudan action’.

We will see what it’s all about…

Related posts:

1. UN, China: posturing over the indictement of Sudanese President Al-Bashir.
2. Sudanese leader not fearful of ICC Charges.
3. At last! Sudanese President charged!

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