On November 28, 2024, the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced the request for an arrest warrant against Myanmar's junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against the Rohingya Muslim minority. The allegations stem from a military crackdown initiated in August 2017, which has led to nearly one million Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh, where many live in refugee camps.
Khan stated that the request aims to ensure legal protection for the Rohingya, emphasizing their plight amid global crises overshadowing their suffering. Human rights organizations have praised this move, noting it as a critical step to address ongoing violations and impunity faced by the Rohingya community.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army is rigorously enforcing a ceasefire in Lebanon, following a recent agreement that requires Hezbollah to withdraw from areas near the Israeli border. Israeli forces have detained suspected militants violating the ceasefire terms and warned of severe responses to any further breaches. The situation remains tense as Israel continues its military operations against Hamas in Gaza, where casualties have been reported amid ongoing airstrikes.
Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed the ongoing actions in Gaza, stating that efforts to secure the release of approximately 100 hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks are ongoing. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are reportedly engaging with Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to negotiate a resolution to the conflict in Gaza, although Hamas has reiterated its conditions for a ceasefire, which include the release of Palestinian prisoners.