#InternationalCriminalCourt (#ICC) issued an arrest warrant on #ThisDayInHistory in 2009 against Pres. #OmarAlBashir of #Sudan related to the #genocide in #Darfur. In its initial 2003-2005 run, 300k were killed, and in the 2023-present #DarfurGenocide sequel ~60k are so far lost.

On 23 Feb 2019: Sudan's President #OmaralBashir declares a national emergency, dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors.

'Largest humanitarian crisis' explained as UK demand justice for war-torn Sudan

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/largest-humanitarian-crisis-explained-uk-36583113

A nonviolent uprising in #Sudan began #ThisDayInHistory in 2018. It started with cost-of-living complaints & soon turned to régime change, using strikes, sit-ins, etc. The army removed 30-year dictator #OmarAlBashir in April. Bashir was indicted for the #Darfur #genocide in 2009.

US trial of BNP Paribas begins over alleged role in Sudan human rights abuses http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TN6Csb #Sudan #HumanRights #BNPParibas #OmarAlBashir #Justice

Africa: Africa on Trial - The ICC's Legacy of Selective Justice: [InfoWire] When Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir became the first sitting head of state indicted by the International Criminal Court, reactions in Africa were mixed. Some victims cheered the prospect of accountability, but many on the continent saw something unsettling: yet another African leader in the dock of a court far away in Europe. Over two decades,… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMsGWf #Africa #ICC #Justice #OmarAlBashir #HumanRights

#OnThisDay in 2019, Sudanese ex-President #OmaralBashir admits he has received $90 million from Saudi Arabian royals at the start of his corruption trial in Khartoum.

#OnThisDay in 2019, Sudanese ex-President #OmaralBashir admits he has received $90 million from Saudi Arabian royals at the start of his corruption trial in Khartoum.

#OnThisDay in 2019, Former President of Sudan #OmaralBashir is charged in connection with the deaths of protesters the previous month.

#OnThisDay in 2019, Sudanese President #OmaralBashir is overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 29 years in power following massive street protests.