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During a rare visit to Darfur, Sudan's president said he is "not worried" by International Criminal Court (ICC) accusations against him, at a rally in the northern town of Fasher Jul. 24.- ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo sought an arrest warrant against Mr Bashir last week on charges including genocide and war crimes in Darfur. Sudan has said it does not recognise the ICC or its decisions. Meanwhile, the Arab League said Sudan had agreed to set up special courts to deal with Darfur. Diplomatic offensive During his trip to the region, Mr Bashir is to visit a series of aid projects, accompanied by officials and ambassadors. "We're here to send a message to the world, we're people of peace, we want peace, we're the ones who make peace," Mr Bashir told supporters in Fasher ... [ full text ] Judicial noose tightens around Bashir |
