Argentina opens war crimes inquiry on MBS ahead of G-20 summit
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Argentine prosecutors are investigating whether to charge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his role in Yemen's conflict
Tuesday 27 November 2018 00:54 UTC
Last update: Tuesday 27 November 2018 5:10 UTC
Argentina has opened up an inquiry on whether to press criminal charges against Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, for his role in leading the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday.
The inquiry was opened after HRW and an Argentine federal prosecutor lodged a complaint against the kingdom for violating international war crimes laws, according to a New York Times report.
The investigation comes ahead of the crown princes visit to Argentina for the upcoming G-20 summit later this week, but officials in the South American have said bin Salmans arrest is extremely unlikely, the New York Times report said.
Mohammed bin Salman should know that he may face a criminal probe if he ventures to Argentina, HRW executive director Kenneth Roth said in a statement.
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