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What is the purpose of the International Criminal Court of Justice?
The Statute laid the foundation for the establishment of the International Criminal Court in 2002. Its purpose is to investigate and prosecute war criminals.
What did Omar al-Bashir do?
Bashir, who ruled Sudan for three decades before being deposed in 2019, faces charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. In 2009, the ICC’s chief prosecutor first issued an arrest warrant for Bashir on charges of genocide and war crimes related to Darfur.
Who was in charge of the Darfur genocide?
Omar al-Bashir
The international criminal court has charged Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, with three counts of genocide in Darfur, a move that will pile further diplomatic pressure on his isolated regime.
What events led to the Darfur genocide?
At 5:30 am on April 25, 2003, the Darfur genocide arose when the Sudan Liberation Movement and the JEM, which is the largest rebel group in Darfur, entered Al-Fashir, the capital city of North Darfur and attacked the sleeping garrison.
What is a Bashir mean?
Bashir or Basheer or the francicized Bachir or Bechir (Arabic: بشير) is a male given name. Derived from Arabic, it means “the one who brings good news”. It is also a surname.
Who runs Sudan now?
The current office holder is Abdalla Hamdok, who was appointed to the position by the Sovereignty Council on 21 August 2019, as part of the country’s transition to democracy.
What is the purpose of the Darfur genocide?
It has become known as the first genocide of the 21st century. The genocide, which is being carried out against the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa tribes, has led the International Criminal Court (ICC) to indict several people for crimes against humanity, rape, forced transfer and torture.
What caused the Darfur conflict?
A separate conflict that remained unresolved centred on the Darfur region in western Sudan. The conflict began in 2003 when rebels launched an insurrection to protest what they contended was the Sudanese government’s disregard for the western region and its non-Arab population.