Omar al-Bashir

Omar al-Bashir is the former president of Sudan, ousted in 2019 after decades in power. He is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Darfur. While the provided articles don't directly mention al-Bashir, they highlight the ongoing conflict in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, and the atrocities being committed. The UN has found evidence suggesting genocide in el-Fasher, a city recently captured by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, has seen increased use of drones, causing significant civilian casualties. Furthermore, European migration policies and arms exports have been implicated in inadvertently empowering Sudanese paramilitaries, contributing to the instability and violence. Al-Bashir's legacy is intrinsically linked to this violence, and the current events underscore the continued suffering stemming from the Darfur conflict for which he is indicted.