AFP : Annan says he opposes US bid for ICC immunity

"UN Secretary General Kofi Annan firmly opposed US efforts to extend immunity of US peacekeeping troops from prosecution for war crimes.

'As you know, for the past two years, I have spoken quite strongly against the exemption, and I think it would be unfortunate for one to press for such an exemption, given the prisoner abuse in Iraq,' Annan told reporters as he arrived at UN headquarters.

'I think in this circumstance it would be unwise to press for an exemption, and it would be even more unwise on the part of the Security Council to grant it,' he stressed."

Look out, Dick, Rummy and W!