Wednesday, April 22, 2009

France says arrest warrant for Darfur suspects must be executed

April 21, 2009 (PARIS) — The French government said today that Sudan must cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in executing all arrest warrants issued against individuals in connection with war crimes committed in Darfur.

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French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (AFP)

The deputy spokesperson of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Frederic Desagneaux told reporters today that Sudan must “fulfills its obligations towards the ICC and the Security Council”.

“The applications of the ICC must be satisfied. Three arrest warrants have been issued by the Court, they must be implemented and we urge the full and unambiguous cooperation of Sudan with the ICC” Desagneaux said.....for more Sudan Tribune


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