Malaysian war crimes tribunal to hear complaints against Bush and Blair

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad today launched a war tribunal that plans to hold trials based on complaints by Iraqis and Palestinians against world leaders including Tony Blair and US President George Bush.

The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal, which opened with a preliminary meeting, would not have the legal authority of an international organisation and could not impose penalties, but its main aim is to condemn leaders in history books.