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March 4, 2009

ICC to Issue Bashir Arrest Warrant
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The International Criminal Court is expected to announce today a warrant
for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on charges of
war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Darfur region. Bashir
would become the first sitting head of state to be charged with war
crimes. Chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo spoke to reporters on
Tuesday.

Luis Moreno-Ocampo: “We have strong evidence against Mr. Bashir, proving
how he—more than thirty different witnesses who will present how he
managed to control everything. And we have strong evidence of his
intention. But the judges will decide. So, yes, I never present a case
without strong evidence.”

Sudan has said the charges are politically motivated and has vowed to
never surrender Bashir for prosecution.



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