Coalition for the ICC Press Release: Sudan and the international community must ensure al-Bashir faces justice

12 April 2019
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Coalition for the International Criminal Court
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PDF icon Recently-deposed President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan must appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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Media Statement
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On 11 April 2019, following months of protest nationwide, the First Vice President and Defense Minister of Sudan, Mr. Ahmed Ibn Auf, announced the arrest of al-Bashir and his removal from power. The Defense Minister also declared a three-month state of emergency and the creation of a transitional military council to lead the country for next two years.