Posted on 03/04/2009 6:13:39 AM PST by happinesswithoutpeace
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (CNN) -- The International Criminal Court at the Hague issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for a five-year campaign of violence in Darfur.
Bashir is charged with seven counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The warrant does not mention genocide, but the court may issue an amended warrant to include that charge later, ICC spokeswoman Laurence Blairon said.
Five counts are for crimes against humanity and include murder, extermination, forcible transfer, torture, and rape, Blairon said. The other two are for war crimes, for intentionally directing attacks against civilians and for pillaging.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
International court? Let me guess, the arrest warrant was signed by none other than the paragon of justice and righteousness The Most Honorable Robert Mugabe himself.
OOOOHHHH... they’re getting serious now! Strongly worded letter of concern to follow. Tell me, how did it go with that Milosevic trial?
A court without the force of law arresting someone for (admittedly heinous) crimes. Does the end justify the means?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.