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Sudan leader Al Bashir in Ethiopia despite genocide warrant

An Ethiopian official said on Tuesday that Sudan's president is in Ethiopia for talks but will not face arrest despite a warrant for genocide.

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  • Published: 12:28 April 21, 2009
  • Gulf News

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An Ethiopian official said on Tuesday that Sudan's president is in Ethiopia for talks but will not face arrest despite a warrant for genocide.

Foreign ministry spokesman Wahide Belay said Omar Al Bashir will discuss routine issues with Ethiopia on Tuesday and will leave on Wednesday.

The International Criminal Court issued the arrest warrant in March on charges of genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.

Prosecutors are monitoring Al Bashir's movements but have no police force to execute the warrant.

Many African countries have said they will not arrest Al Bashir. Since the warrant was issued, he has visited Eritrea, Egypt, Libya and Qatar.

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