General Omar al-Bashir has gone on trial in Khartoum for his part in staging the coup that brought him to power in 1989. Bashir's trial is in the best interests of the Sudan. If you hijack the political system, there should be no time limit on how long you remain accountable. Bashir's trial will stand as a warning to any politician or army officer in future who might be tempted to stage a coup. Quote of the day: "It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice."

Source: The Star July 22, 2020 13:07 UTC