The Office of the Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court has received a lot of critcism from diffrent sections of the world with regards Mr Moreno Ocampo’s application for a warrant of arrest against one the most ruthless dictators Africa has ever seen, President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan who is being accused of perpetrating war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Many African countries, including their impotent and cosmetic mother institutions, the African Union and the Arab League have expressed disdain and discontent over the application under the facade that it would jeopardise the peace processes that are underway to restore the country to normality. However, some have expressed hope that the move by the Chief Prosecutor was a historic and heroic decision as it seems that the warrant of arrest has made a positive impact in restoring peace in Darfur. This issue has been succintly summed up in the UK Telegraph today. The article gives credence to the role of the court in the international legal order especially at this point in its history when its effeicacy and legitimacy has been under severe criticism especially from the African countries who, although they participated in deliberations that gave birth to this institution, now think that it was solely established to try African countries and its leaders.
[…] when they come from Sudan, whose government is itself subject to allegations of having committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. In this light, Ki-moon’s criticism is welcome, as it indicates that he is aware of the […]
[…] warrant for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan. We have previously blogged on the issue here and here. The decision has not yet been made public. It is the first time that he Court is seeking […]
[…] The decision is bound to be met with both disapproval and praise and more debate will undoubtedly follow. We have previously covered the issue here, here and here. […]