By AFP More by this AuthorKhartoumA Sudanese prosecutor suggested Monday that nationals wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes like ousted president Omar Al-Bashir may not be extradited to The Hague. Kushayb, who was not in court due to coronavirus measures, was informed of charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against him over the Darfur conflict. DAFUR CONFLICTThe Darfur conflict broke out in 2003 when ethnic minority rebels who complained of systematic discrimination took up arms against the Arab-dominated government of Bashir. In February, a transitional government now ruling Sudan approved in principle the transfer of suspects wanted by the ICC to The Hague. Several former aides to Bashir, including ex-government minister Ahmed Haroun, are also wanted for war crimes committed in Darfur.

Source: Daily Nation June 16, 2020 04:25 UTC