Sudan: Al-Bashir Questioned Over 1989 Coup That Brought Him To Power - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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December 11, 2019
Sudan’s ousted leader, Omar al-Bashir was summoned for questioning over his role in the 1989 coup that brought him to power.
A member of Bashir’sDefence, Mohamed al-Amin, told reporters of his summons.
Bashir, who ruled Sudanuntil the military removed him in April, following months of street protests,was charged in May with incitement and involvement in the killing ofprotesters.
He is also already ontrial on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption. Averdict is expected on Saturday in that trial.
The ousted President’sprosecution is a test of how far power-sharing military and civilianauthorities will tackle the legacy of his 30-year authoritarian rule.The International Criminal Court, ICC in The Hagueissued arrest warrants against Bashir in 2009 and 2010 on charges of warcrimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region