How Does Inviting A War Criminal Wanted For Genocide A Necessary Step For Peace And Security In The Region?

Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (R) and his counterpart Paul Kagame of Rwanda leave the Uhuru Park grounds after attending the promulgation of Kenya's new constitution in Nairobi August 27, 2010. REUTERS/ Noor Khamis

Kenya Defends Bashir Visit as Necessary for Regional Peace -- Voice of America

Kenya has rejected international criticism over the inclusion of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in Friday's Promulgation Day festivities. The east African nation has defended its actions as necessary for regional stability and national security.

At a news conference in Nairobi, members of the Kenyan government defended the decision to invite controversial Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to the Friday signing of the country's new constitution. The International Criminal Court has issued two warrants for Mr. Bashir under allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur.

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More News On Sudan's Bashir's Visit To Kenya

Kenya: Sudan presidential visit 'in our interest' -- AP
Sudan's President Stirs Rift in Kenya -- Wall Street Journal
Bashir invitation was 'wrong': Kenyan PM -- AFP
Sudan: Annan Calls On Kenya to 'Clarify' Al-Bashir's Visit -- allAfrica.com
Court worry at Omar al-Bashir's Kenya trip -- BBC
Omar al-Bashir tarnishes Kenya's landmark day -- The Guardian
Controversy marks Kenya's adoption of new constitution -- L.A. Times
Kenya Charter Ceremony Overshadowed by Wanted Genocide Suspect Al-Bashir -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Bashir using tactics to avoid arrest: ICC prosecutor -- Reuters

Sudan's President Is Charged With Genocide

Sudanese President Charged With Genocide In Darfur -- New York Times/AP

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The International Criminal Court on Monday charged Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir with three counts of genocide in Darfur, a move that will pile further diplomatic pressure on his isolated regime.

The decision marked the first time the world's first permanent war crimes tribunal has issued genocide charges.

An arrest warrant for al-Bashir said there were ''reasonable grounds to believe'' that since April 2003 Sudanese forces attempted genocide against the Darfur tribal groups Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa.

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More News On Genocide Charges For Sudan's President

International Court Adds Genocide to Charges Against Sudan Leader -- New York Times
ICC prosecutor lauds new charges against al-Bashir -- AP
ICC Issues Second Arrest Warrant for Sudan's al-Bashir -- Voice of America
International Criminal Court charges Sudan's Omar Hassan al-Bashir with genocide -- Washington Post
Sudan leader charged with three counts of genocide -- Washington Times
Darfur warrant for Sudan's Bashir: ICC adds genocide -- BBC
Bashir charged as rebels hail Darfur victory -- IOL
Q+A-Sudan's Bashir faces Darfur genocide charges -- Reuters
PROMISES, PROMISES: US fails to punish Sudan -- AP
Former War Crimes Prosecutor Expects Enforcement of Sudan Arrest Warrants -- Voice of America

African Union Wants ICC Warrants Against Sudan’s President Suspended

Sudanese President Omar hassan Al-Bashir waving to thousands of citizens who gathered in Khartoum, Sudan. (PHILIP DHILL, EPA / July 14, 2008)

From Voice Of America:

The African Union (AU) is reportedly calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to suspend indictments against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is charged with masterminding a campaign of genocide in Darfur. The African Union says the charges would not only possibly destabilize the country, but would also endanger the lives of foreign aid workers there. The indictment makes President Bashir the first sitting head of state to be officially charged with crimes after he allegedly masterminded the genocide in Darfur. Sarah Darehshori is a senior counsel for the international justice program at human rights watch. She tells reporter Peter Clottey that The International Criminal Court is not in a position to suspend the warrant against President Bashir.

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More News On Sudan, Darfur, And Indictments Against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir

Darfur ruling: Sudan's president charged with genocide -- The Guardian
Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, charged with genocide -- Times Online
Some fear move for Sudan arrest warrant will hurt chances of Darfur peace -- Chicago Tribune
China Denies It Broke United Nations Arms Embargo Against Sudan -- Bloomberg
China breaking arms ban in Sudan -- Toronto Star
China breaking UN embargo in Sudan: BBC report -- AFP
Rights group fears Sudanese backlash -- CNN
Sudan Takes On The World -- Strategy Page
EDITORIAL: Justice for the Sudanese -- Washington Times

My Comment: The thugs in Sudan and their allies are now circling the wagons.

African Union Wants ICC Warrants Against Sudan’s President Suspended

Sudanese President Omar hassan Al-Bashir waving to thousands of citizens who gathered in Khartoum, Sudan. (PHILIP DHILL, EPA / July 14, 2008)

From Voice Of America:

The African Union (AU) is reportedly calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to suspend indictments against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is charged with masterminding a campaign of genocide in Darfur. The African Union says the charges would not only possibly destabilize the country, but would also endanger the lives of foreign aid workers there. The indictment makes President Bashir the first sitting head of state to be officially charged with crimes after he allegedly masterminded the genocide in Darfur. Sarah Darehshori is a senior counsel for the international justice program at human rights watch. She tells reporter Peter Clottey that The International Criminal Court is not in a position to suspend the warrant against President Bashir.

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More News On Sudan, Darfur, And Indictments Against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir

Darfur ruling: Sudan's president charged with genocide -- The Guardian
Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, charged with genocide -- Times Online
Some fear move for Sudan arrest warrant will hurt chances of Darfur peace -- Chicago Tribune
China Denies It Broke United Nations Arms Embargo Against Sudan -- Bloomberg
China breaking arms ban in Sudan -- Toronto Star
China breaking UN embargo in Sudan: BBC report -- AFP
Rights group fears Sudanese backlash -- CNN
Sudan Takes On The World -- Strategy Page
EDITORIAL: Justice for the Sudanese -- Washington Times

My Comment: The thugs in Sudan and their allies are now circling the wagons.