Good news: Sudan’s president charged with genocide in Darfur

July 14, 2008 | Filed Under Do your research!, Pay attention 

Finally, some sort of accountability. Despite the ten charges Al-Bashir faces, judges will take several months reviewing the evidence before deciding whether or not to order for his arrest. On top of that, Al-Bashir doesn’t recognize the legitimacy of the International Crimes Court. Wonderful.

Read more here.

So…when is it Bush’s turn?

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2 Responses to “Good news: Sudan’s president charged with genocide in Darfur”

  1. Jasi B. on July 15th, 2008 4:59 am

    you know I’ve been half ass following whats going on with the politics in Africa. Its a heavily complicated situation and as an admittedly apathetic African American, I’m always questioning to what extent Western propaganda filters into these discussions. Who am I to champion the trial of Al-Bashir, with Bush sitting pretty on Pennsylvania Ave? Especially after this whole Iraq thing, I find myself second guessing my opinion more than I care to.

  2. Leandra on July 15th, 2008 1:22 pm

    You know…that’s an excellent point and as an anal ambivalent, apathetic so-called “African American,” I completely agree. Then again, I don’t think that we should deny holding anyone accountable for the atrocities they cause simply because the person heading our country has not yet been prosecuted for his own crimes. I would hope that the ICC would prosecute Bush, but the US isn’t part of ICC and has no jurisdiction here.

    Genocide is a ridiculous crime and the people who perpetuate it should be prosecuted…at the very least.

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