Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has refused to deal with the International Criminal Court, ICC, his lawyer has said after authorities agreed to hand over to the Hague-based tribunal four Sudanese wanted for war crimes in Darfur. The Sudanese government indicated that the transitional administration will hand over all people wanted by ICC, following an agreement Tuesday with rebel groups in the western region of Darfur. The former President, deposed by the army in April last year, is among four Sudanese wanted by the ICC for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in the Darfur conflict. Lissan also indicated that the handover of the four is attached to a final peace deal with the Sudanese government. He is standing trial for various crimes, including killing of protestors and corruption.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 12, 2020 13:18 UTC