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Sudan Military Detains Ex-Ruling Party Leader Wanted By ICC

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Affects Sudan · Covered in 3 countries

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Sudan's army detains former ruling party head Ahmed Haroun, who faces international war crimes warrants.

Sudanese military forces have detained Ahmed Haroun, the former chairman of the National Congress Party from the Omar al-Bashir era. Haroun is facing charges and an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Officials from his party confirmed the arrest.

The detaineeAhmed Haroun led the National Congress Party during the regime of ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.
The warrantsThe International Criminal Court seeks his arrest on charges related to atrocities in the Darfur region.

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Why it matters

Ahmed Haroun has remained a prominent figure sought by international justice for decades following the violent conflicts in Darfur under the Bashir administration. His detention by the military marks a notable development in the political landscape of Sudan.

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