Omar al-Bashir

Sudanese President Donates Computers

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

The President of Sudan Omar Al-Bashir through his African youth initiative called 'Al-Bashir 01'has equipped computer labs of five government schools.

Erdogan's blind faith in Muslims

EuropeNews (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009

The Turkish leader's support of Sudan's Omar al-Bashir while condemning Gaza 'war crimes' play to fears on the Israeli right.Despite glaring evidence to the contrary, the Turkish prime minister,

Khartoum says non-participation of al-Bashir in Turkey summit due to EU pressure

People Daily (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009

The Sudanese government said Monday non-participation of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in an economic summit in Turkey was due to pressures put on Ankara by the European Union, in addition to the current political situation in Sudan. "After the pressures put on Turkey by the European Union rejecting participation of President al-Bashir in the summit, the political leadership decided to cancel...

• Sudanese President A No-Show As OIC Meets In Turkey - Islamization Watch
• Sudanese Leader Will Not Attend Islamic Meeting in Turkey - Global Security

ANALYSIS: Cancelled Turkey visit by Sudan leader raises questions

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009

Istanbul - The aborted visit to Turkey by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has renewed questions whether Ankara's push to reengage with the Middle East is coming at the expense of its traditional alliance with the west. For a country like Turkey, w...

Turkey's shameful concession to the EU Bashir...

Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009

Turkey's shameful concession to the EU Bashir cancels visit to Istanbul Omar al-Bashir says he is unconcerned about the charges against him Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, indicted by the International Criminal Court, has pulled out of an Islamic summit

Turkey Says Bashir to Skip OIC Summit

Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009

Turkish officials say Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will not attend a summit of Islamic leaders in Istanbul Monday.

Turkish PM Erdogan: Israel war crimes worse than Sudan

Eye On The World (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009

Just when you think Erdogan hits bottom, he keeps digging deeper. ( Haaretz ) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday accused Israel of committing greater crimes against Palestinians during its war in the Gaza Strip than those for which Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir had been indicted. Erdogan said he would rather confront Bashir, indicted for orchestrating crimes against humanity in...

China pledges $10bn concessional loans to Africa

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Premier Wen Jiabao promises increased investment while rejecting 'neocolonialism' accusations China's premier pledged $10bn (£6bn) in low-interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the continent sorely-needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic. Wen Jiabao's promise at the start of a China-Africa summit was warmly received...

Bashir cancels visit to Istanbul

BBC News (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, indicted by the International Criminal Court, pulls out of summit in Istanbul, officials say.

Erdogan Again

Kishkushim خربطات קישקושים (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

BY AMOS In the past two years, we have seen repeated crises in Turkish-Israeli relations. Most of these were set off by Turkish condemnations of Israeli policies and military operations. A few of these spats involved warnings issued by the Turks to both Israelis and American Jews that recognition of the Armenian Genocide by either Israel or American Jewish organizations would lead to irreparable harm...

Indicted Sudanese president cancels visit to Turkey

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Istanbul - Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Darfur, has cancelled a scheduled visit to Turkey, Turkish media reported Sunday. Al-Bashir had intended to attend an economic s...

TURKEY: Indicted Sudan leader to skip summit, say Turkish officials

France24 (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will not attend an Islamic summit in Istanbul next week, according to Turkish officials, following EU objections. Bashir faces an international arrest warrant on war crimes charges.

Turkey: Indicted Sudan leader won't attend summit

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Turkey said Sunday that Sudan's internationally indicted leader, President Omar al-Bashir, will not attend a conference of Muslim nations in Istanbul.

• Turkey to admit Sudan leader despite Darfur charge - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• Turkey to admit Sudan leader despite Darfur charge - Seattle Times
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Darfur/Darfur: The Crisis

MIT World » Recent Updates (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009

Six years after Darfur made its appearance on the world stage, the horrific crisis burns on, as these panelists vividly attest. In a forum companion to the traveling exhibit DARFUR/DARFUR , the speakers provide big picture political context, as well as actual images from the field, which are not for the faint of heart. While the conflict may no longer be “hot news,” the “genocidal...

Sudan: Bar Entry or Arrest President - Al-Bashir Should Not Be Welcome at Istanbul Conference

All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Turkey should not allow President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, an accused war criminal, to attend a conference in Istanbul, and should arrest him if he sets foot in Turkey, Human Rights Watch said today.

• Turkey: Bar Entry or Arrest Sudan President - Human Rights Watch