The World Criminal Court, located in the Hague in the Netherlands, has charged the president of the Sudan as a criminal. However, the three judges would not go so far as to say that the man was guilty of attempted genocide. The fact that he wants to annihilate any tribe in the country that is not Muslim, evidently does not mean that his intent is genocide.
Already the Sudanese government has ordered the removal of at least twelve aide organizations operating in the Sudan, stating that these groups are actually aiding the fight against the Sudanese government and not helping the people of the country.
Point counter point. Of course the real question is - what does it mean?
If the president of the Sudan leaves his country will INTERPOL police arrest him in a neutral location? Just what is the power of the Criminal Court?
I will have to do some research and get back to you on that.
What I don't understand is why the UN didn't send in troops years ago to protect the poor of Darfur, rather than let them die or become refugees in Chad. As has been the case in all of Africa, and the Middle East, the UN has been a very weak organization with no backbone. If the UN represents what is suppose to be the best of the world, then they should start acting the part and show some force.
But maybe the UN's real role is merely to be a sounding board, a place for nations to blow steam before a world war begins. Its just too bad they don't do a better job.
Why fund an organization that has so little effect? Something to think about.
Its Common Sense!
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