Russia to strengthen Sudan's military, says BashirPresident Omar al-Bashir announced on Thursday the establishment of a program with Russia aimed at strengthening Sudan’s military capabilities, reported state media.
The purpose of the plan is to develop the Sudanese army so that it can face any threat, said the head of state who was addressing officers and soldiers gathered in the coastal city of Port-Sudan.
“We are ready to face any threat against our country,“said Bashir, quoted by the official Suna news agency, which did not provide more details on military cooperation between Khartoum and Moscow. ...
In power since 1989, Omar al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur.
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The world has looked the other way as #Sudan’s President under indictment at #ICC for #Genocide continues to escape justice...and now this
