Myanmar rejects court probe into crimes against Rohingyas
(WorldNews Europe)

YANGON: Myanmar´s government rejected the International Criminal Court´s decision to allow prosecutors to open an investigation into crimes committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority. Government spokesman Zaw Htay said at a Friday night press conference that Myanmar stood by its position that the Netherlands-based court has no jurisdiction over its actions. His statement was the first official reaction since the court on Thursday agreed to proceed with the case. Myanmar...