Russia Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity Says US (Watch Video)
Global leaders are gathering at the Munich Security Conference as headlines are dominated by the Ukraine crisis and US-China relations.
US Vice President Kamala Harris stated during the ceremony that her nation has officially declared that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, urged authorities to “double down” on military aid to Kiev and stated that his country would assist other nations if they offered jets.
In an effort to obtain a new post-Brexit trade agreement for Northern Ireland, Sunak is additionally anticipated to meet with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The event has been used by China’s top diplomat, who is also there, to criticize America for its “hysterical” and “absurd” response to a purported spy balloon incident.
What is A crime against humanity ?
US Vice President Kamala Harris claims that her nation has formally declared that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, as we have been reporting and as you can see in the video below.
Such crimes are classified by the UN as a “widespread or systemic attack” against a specific civilian population.
There are 15 offenses that are taken into account, including murder, slavery, torture, rape, and deportation.
The International Criminal Court hears cases involving crimes against humanity (ICC).
The ICC, however, lacks the authority to detain suspects and can only exercise jurisdiction inside nations who ratified the accord that established the court.
It seems improbable that Russia will extradite any suspects because it is not a party to that agreement.
