Sudan army denies link between war games and ICC indictment
December 22, 2008 (KHARTOUM) –The Sudanese army today dismissed speculations that war games it conducted is linked to the upcoming decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the case against president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir.
The maneuvers that took place over the weekend involved ground and air units under the code name ‘Dawn is one’.
Unidentified sources in the Sudanese capital told the daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat published in London that the military exercises are “precautionary in light of what could happen in case the judges issue an arrest warrant against president Bashir”.
But Lieutenant Colonel Abdel-Samee’ from the army’s spokesperson’s office told the newspaper that the war games are held to celebrate the 54th army anniversary and “has nothing to do with the ICC or anything else”.
He also noted that the celebrations were scheduled to be held in August 14th but were postponed till January 15th.
In mid-July the ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo submitted a new case against Al-Bashir containing counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The ICC started a month long judicial recess on December 5th. Most observers expect a decision to be forthcoming next month particularly after remarks by the US and French president.
The exercises come amidst warnings by Khartoum that Darfur Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) is preparing a new attack on the capital.
Today JEM deputy general commander, Suleiman sandal, urged in a press statement released today the Sudanese to remain away from the military positions in all the Sudanese cities and to stay at home because “our attack against these cities is imminent”
In a second separate statement Ahmed Tugud, the secretary of political affairs, called on the Sudanese soldiers to join the rebel movement adding “you are not our enemies.” He also pledged to retain their salaries, rights and positions in the army.
On May 10th, the rebel group stormed the twin capital city of Omdurman. More than 222 people were killed in this raid.
Following the JEM attack, Sudanese lawmakers issued a report that was not made public criticizing the army’s performance and recommended that Defense minister be removed.
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Dr.Rum Achoot
Sudan army denies link between war games and ICC indictment
I am so worry for the ICC but it doesn’t means once you enter to it you have be kill, but you have explain yourself so for me already the president Mr.Bashir to go and explain the crise against Humanity where happens here Sudan in his regemes and the President may not be depeate He has to depeate them.
Dr. Rum Achoot
Patriotic Bull
Sudan army denies link between war games and ICC indictment
Hi El Beshir,
HAAAAAA,Why do you deny your preparation against ICC Judges,yet you said the other time in assembly that you are going to face ICC judges by all means.
What happened that you denied you preparation?
AAAA!!!, You a liar.
you have not fulfilled your prediction and I know all those word you used to talks in assembly are only meant to comfort you so that you may not die due to anxiety.
Woe to you for not standing on what you said.
You better surrender the powers to Mr Salva Kiir for He is BRAVE and a Patriot as well.
KIIR MAYAR OYEE.
To Rum Achoot,
Fuck you Rum Achoot or whatsoever you called yourself, you used to Pretend to be a DR, Yet you are not.
Go after your father impotent El Beshir who fuck your mum,fed and adopt you and blindfold you to the extent that you don`t know the truth accept from your motherfucken Beshir.
How can you entitle war criminal to be your President yet He is the caused of all these trouble we underwent/undergoing.
I want to assure you that sell your mother to Beshir but not this LAND.
SPLA OYEE