A statement from Russia's National Investigative Committee said judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala and prosecutor Khan Karim Asad Ahmad were both accused of "preparing to attack the representative of a foreign state under international protection. to further complicate international relations”.
The headquarters of the International Criminal Court in Den Haag, Netherlands. Photo: HOLD
Conviction can result in prison sentences of up to 12 years for each of the accused individuals. The commission also said other ICC officials were also under investigation.
"To date, the investigations have gathered enough evidence to charge in absentia the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Khan Karim Assad Ahmad and the judge of the International Criminal Court Rosario Salvatore Aitala," the commission said. Russia's investigative board said.
According to the TASS news agency, according to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons of December 14, 12, heads of state enjoy absolute immunity from jurisdiction. of foreign countries.
Hoang Anh (according to TASS, AP)
