Our great retired fourth prime minister, Dr. Mahathir is about to have his name heard internationally once more. Getting back in action from a minor heart attack last year, Dr. Mahathir will be launching the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal at a peace conference this 7 February 2007.
17 victims of war crimes (torture, rape and abuse) from countries like Iraq and Palestine whom never had their crimes tried by law nor acknowledged by their respective governments will be attending the peaces conference. Members of the conference will then decide if these crimes will be tried by the tribunal.
World public figures like George Bush could be tried for their war crimes and would be given time for their defence through their embassies. Of course, even if found guilty, there will not be any prosecution but would warrant international public acknowledgement of their guilt, depending on the success of this tribunal.
The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal would not be supported by any governments of the world, including government of its birth place, Malaysia. It is an independent non-government organisation.
Lastly, the formation of this tribunal reminds me of the popular "Justice League" cartoon. I truly hope this will truly stand for justice for people of the world.
More info on Star Online's "Mahathir to launch war crimes tribunal".
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