Clinton: Assad's prosecution for war crimes could "hold" the solution in Syria

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Publishing: 28/02/2012 at 00:00 am (GMT +3)

Washington - considered the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday that there are "arguments" may allow the prosecution of President Bashar al-Assad normal for war crimes, but this option may be held to find a solution in Syria.
Clinton said in a speech before the Senate "Based on my extensive experience I think that it could be held to find a solution to the already complicated situation, because it would limit the potential to persuade leaders to give up power."
The senator was asked before whether he "should be considered in its consideration of the international community Assad a war criminal."
Clintnon, she said: "Judging by the definition of a war criminal and crimes against humanity, there are arguments to say that he can enter into this category."
It was French Foreign Minister Alain obligatory said Monday that France would like to refer the case to the international court to punish the repression carried out by the Syrian regime.
Juppe said on the sidelines of a meeting of European foreign ministers, "I will say this afternoon in Geneva (in the UN Human Rights Council), I'd like to think in the international community in terms of the case to the International Criminal Court."
The French minister admitted that "file is difficult," noting especially that Damascus "is not a signatory," the Tre