ICC Issues War Crimes Arrest Warrant For President al-Bashir Of Sudan

Omar al-Bashir says he is not concerned with the ICC's decision [EPA]

World Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Sudan's Bashir -- Christian Science Monitor

Omar al-Bashir is the first sitting president to be indicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Critics worry the move could destabilize the country.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday became the first sitting head of state to be charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

At a press conference held at The Hague, Netherlands, The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced its indictment of Mr. Bashir for a range of crimes, including the deliberate attempt to destroy ethnic groups deemed to be supporting rebel factions in Sudan's troubled Darfur region.

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