Sudan president expected to face war crime charges

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By John Heilprin
Published: July 11, 2008

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.N. officials and diplomats say Sudan's president is widely expected to be charged by the International Criminal Court with crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur.

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The court says evidence will be presented to judges Monday and one or more new suspects will be named.

Lesser charges of helping orchestrate genocide and participating in crimes against humanity are expected to be sought against Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Mohammed Taha.

The U.N. officials and diplomats spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

A spokesman for Sudan's president dismissed the investigation and said his government refuses to hand over any suspects.


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Related Topics: Law, Crime, Political Policy, Politics, Judiciary, World Politics, Criminal Law, Human Rights Policy, Genocide, War Crimes, International Law, International Courts and Tribunals, Sudanese Politics, African Politics


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