World News | International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Meets with Syrian Leader in Damascus
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit to Damascus on Friday, meeting with the leader of Syria's de facto government.
The Hague, Jan 17 (AP) The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit to Damascus on Friday, meeting with the leader of Syria's de facto government.
Khan's office says he visited on the invitation of Syria's transitional government to offer support in ensuring accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country.
Khan met with the country's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and the foreign minister to discuss options for justice in The Hague for the victims of the conflict, which has left more than half a million dead and more than six million people displaced. (AP)
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