How Does Inviting A War Criminal Wanted For Genocide A Necessary Step For Peace And Security In The Region?

Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (R) and his counterpart Paul Kagame of Rwanda leave the Uhuru Park grounds after attending the promulgation of Kenya's new constitution in Nairobi August 27, 2010. REUTERS/ Noor Khamis

Kenya Defends Bashir Visit as Necessary for Regional Peace -- Voice of America

Kenya has rejected international criticism over the inclusion of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in Friday's Promulgation Day festivities. The east African nation has defended its actions as necessary for regional stability and national security.

At a news conference in Nairobi, members of the Kenyan government defended the decision to invite controversial Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to the Friday signing of the country's new constitution. The International Criminal Court has issued two warrants for Mr. Bashir under allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur.

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More News On Sudan's Bashir's Visit To Kenya

Kenya: Sudan presidential visit 'in our interest' -- AP
Sudan's President Stirs Rift in Kenya -- Wall Street Journal
Bashir invitation was 'wrong': Kenyan PM -- AFP
Sudan: Annan Calls On Kenya to 'Clarify' Al-Bashir's Visit -- allAfrica.com
Court worry at Omar al-Bashir's Kenya trip -- BBC
Omar al-Bashir tarnishes Kenya's landmark day -- The Guardian
Controversy marks Kenya's adoption of new constitution -- L.A. Times
Kenya Charter Ceremony Overshadowed by Wanted Genocide Suspect Al-Bashir -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Bashir using tactics to avoid arrest: ICC prosecutor -- Reuters

Sudan's President Is Charged With Genocide

Sudanese President Charged With Genocide In Darfur -- New York Times/AP

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The International Criminal Court on Monday charged Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir with three counts of genocide in Darfur, a move that will pile further diplomatic pressure on his isolated regime.

The decision marked the first time the world's first permanent war crimes tribunal has issued genocide charges.

An arrest warrant for al-Bashir said there were ''reasonable grounds to believe'' that since April 2003 Sudanese forces attempted genocide against the Darfur tribal groups Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa.

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More News On Genocide Charges For Sudan's President

International Court Adds Genocide to Charges Against Sudan Leader -- New York Times
ICC prosecutor lauds new charges against al-Bashir -- AP
ICC Issues Second Arrest Warrant for Sudan's al-Bashir -- Voice of America
International Criminal Court charges Sudan's Omar Hassan al-Bashir with genocide -- Washington Post
Sudan leader charged with three counts of genocide -- Washington Times
Darfur warrant for Sudan's Bashir: ICC adds genocide -- BBC
Bashir charged as rebels hail Darfur victory -- IOL
Q+A-Sudan's Bashir faces Darfur genocide charges -- Reuters
PROMISES, PROMISES: US fails to punish Sudan -- AP
Former War Crimes Prosecutor Expects Enforcement of Sudan Arrest Warrants -- Voice of America