HRW asks Argentina to probe Saudi Crown Prince over Yemen, Khashoggi

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Reuters

NOVEMBER 26, 2018 / 8:30 PM / UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO
Cassandra Garrison, Jorge Otaola
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch has asked Argentina to use a war crimes clause in its constitution to investigate the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in possible crimes against humanity in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Argentina’s constitution recognizes universal jurisdiction for war crimes and torture, meaning judicial authorities can investigate and prosecute those crimes no matter where they were committed.

Human Rights Watch said its submission was sent to federal judge Ariel Lijo. Neither Lijo’s office nor the office of Argentina’s public prosecutor responded to requests for comment.

HRW’s Middle East and North Africa director Sarah Leah Whitson said the international rights group took the case to Argentina because Prince Mohammed, also known as MbS, will attend the opening of the G20 summit this week in Buenos Aires.




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[Judi Lynn]

1. Argentina opens war crimes inquiry on MBS ahead of G-20 summit

#YemenWar
Argentine prosecutors are investigating whether to charge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his role in Yemen's conflict

Tuesday 27 November 2018 00:54 UTC
Last update: Tuesday 27 November 2018 5:10 UTC

Argentina has opened up an inquiry on whether to press criminal charges against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, for his role in leading the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday.

The inquiry was opened after HRW and an Argentine federal prosecutor lodged a complaint against the kingdom for violating international war crimes laws, according to a New York Times report.

The investigation comes ahead of the crown prince’s visit to Argentina for the upcoming G-20 summit later this week, but officials in the South American have said bin Salman’s arrest is “extremely unlikely,” the New York Times report said.

“Mohammed bin Salman should know that he may face a criminal probe if he ventures to Argentina,” HRW executive director Kenneth Roth said in a statement.

More:
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/argentina-opens-war-crimes-inquiry-saudi-crown-prince-ahead-g-20-summit-801960559

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2. I hope it is a good investigation and not just a diversion

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3. K&R