Myanmar monks urge EU to bring junta to war crimes court

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BANGKOK, Jun 19 (AFP): Activist monks called Thursday on the European Union (EU) to bring Myanmar's junta leader Than Shwe before an international criminal court to face charges of crimes against humanity.

The call was made in a statement on the 63rd birthday of Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was again marking the occasion alone and under house arrest in Yangon.

The All Burma Monks' Alliance, which claims to have organised mass protests against the regime last September, said

Than Shwe should face trial for blocking relief supplies to victims of last month's devastating cyclone.

They also called for an international arms embargo and financial sanctions against the generals.