THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for a Sudanese government minister and a janjaweed militia leader, both suspected of committing war crimes in Darfur, the court said yesterday.
The warrants were a crucial step toward bringing atrocities in the Sudanese province before a panel of international judges in The Hague. However Sudanese authorities have in the past refused to arrest and turn over suspects to the court and it was unclear whether either suspect would surrender.Nampa-APHowever Sudanese authorities have in the past refused to arrest and turn over suspects to the court and it was unclear whether either suspect would surrender.Nampa-AP
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