Dhaka, July 18 -- The Office of the Prosecutor of International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday laid emphasis on "effective, timely and tangible" cooperation from all stakeholders as an authorization for an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya people is still pending.

"We hope to engage as quickly as possible," Deputy Prosecutor James Stewart told reporters at a press conference in a city hotel.

He said they will work in strict conformity with the law if they are authorized to do an investigation. "We will do so independently, impartially and objectively; these are principles which guide all of our decisions and actions."

ICC Prosecutor Dr Fatou Bensouda has recently requested the Court's J...