Briefing Paper

The International Criminal Court and the Indictment of President Omar al-Bashir Implications for Sudan and Africa

“This policy brief provides a synopsis of the Darfur crisis; analyses of the implications of the indictment of Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir on peace, security and stability in Sudan, and Darfur in particular; and addresses the impact of the indictment of Bashir on Africa’s continental and regional interests. It concludes by offering broad-based recommendations on the future role of the International Criminal Court (ICC).”