Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president

October 24, 2009 (WASHINGTON) – The government of Botswana this week reiterated its support to bring Sudanese president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir to justice.


Botswana Vice president Mompati Merafhe

The prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) accuse Bashir of masterminding a campaign to exterminate African tribes in Sudan’s Western region of Darfur.

The African Union (AU) has adopted a resolution last July instructing its members who are signatories of the Rome Statute, which is the founding text of ICC, not to cooperate in apprehending the Sudanese president.

However, Botswana dissented from the AU position and accused the Libyan leader Muammar Kaddafi of forcing the resolution upon the members without debates.

The Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir who is on a visit to Gaborone had lunch with Vice President Lt Gen. Mompati Merafhe, the Botswanaian foreign ministry said in a statement.

At the luncheon Merafhe said that the cause of the people of Southern Sudan was just and Botswana supports their fight against injustice as well as intolerance perpetrated by the North.

“It is for the same reason, that Botswana has found it fitting to pronounce its position on the indictment of President Al Bashir by the International Criminal Court,” he said.

Vice President Merafhe said impunity must not be tolerated, and the ICC must not be prevented from carrying out its mandate as per the Rome Statute.

The Botswanaian official stressed that his country “is certainly committed to seeing a Sudan at peace with itself as well as with all her neighbors”.

Kiir said that although Botswana was geographically far from Sudan, it has lessons which could be of importance to the people of Southern Sudan such as in management of resources.

This, he said, could be done through some formal exchange programmes such as in the areas of human resources development and in the management of natural resources

During his visit, the First Vice-President of Sudan paid a courtesy call to Botswanaian president on His Excellency the President Ian Khama.

Kiir was accompanied by the Presidential Advisor on Gender and Human Rights, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior; Minister of Sudan People’s Liberation Army Affairs (SPLA), Lt. Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial; Minister of Regional Cooperation, General Oyay Deng Ajak; Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Samson Kwaje; Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. John Jok and other senior government officials.

(ST)

21 Forum messages

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 04:28, by Dinka Boy

Bashier must be arrested and hang like Saddam Hussein. Mr Iraq president was hang because of the similar destructions made by Omar El Bashier. Saddam Hussein exterminate or cleanse Kurds in Iraq. Likewise, Bashier make ethnic cleansing to the people of Darfur in 2003. Saddam was killed because he was very aggressive in the world views: he test chemical weapons to many countries ;for example, Kuwait, South Korea, and USA. Like Omar who have aggression with the people of Southern Sudan in which he ordered majihadins to attacked Southerners. Saddam Hussein was hang because he sponsored Bin Laden likewise Bashier who sponsored him and helped the trorrists to bomb Newyork and US embassy in Kenya too.
The two individuals i mention above have similar characteristics that ICC must treat the remainder with the similar to Saddam Hussein.
Thanks

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 04:37, by tiomdit_maker

My advice too to the ICC, they should also envolved the ICCJ, for reinforcement incase khartoum govt would not cooperate.The govt should be forced, like what the did to the Iraqi.Thank.
Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 10:15, by Freedom

Mr.Dinka boy, what you are telling is true, but how are we going to give this guy to the ICC, this ass hole Mr. Bashier? because the ICC is taking longer to take him to court.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 04:35, by Nile

Salva Kiir with his corrupted chronies traveling everywhere for no reason what will they bring back really to the people of southern Sudan that would be different from their usual travels?

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 04:41, by tiomdit_maker

Mr.Nile,
President Kiir will bring peace to south sudan so rgat your mother would be free from slavey.And that why Gen. Kiir travel to some African countries so that he can send message to people.If you don’t that than I can’t help you.You may need to go back to school.Thanks.
- Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 09:33, by pan africa
  
  Mr, Nile, president Kiir did a very good unity to the southern sudanese people if you don,t thanks him for his unite that he did to your people then you need to see your esp,list for the sick brain pls,
Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 04:53, by murlescrewed

President Kiir has already achieved much by cementing relations with African countries that are a success story on the continent. You don’t win friends by staying within your borders. You must reach out to all African countries and make the case for your people. This is precisely what Salva Kiir is doing.

But because you hate his success, you are eager to find fault with it.
- Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 05:26, by Nile
  
  Murelscrewded and Maker
  
  listen losers I have no time to debate with you, but I’ll tell you one thing, your indecive King Salva Kiir has failed south Sudan completely and everyone knows this. you both claimed that i hate his sucess, what sort of sucess are you really talking about? unless you are talking about his personal sucess if that is so, then it has nothing to do with south Sudan’s affair.
  - Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 06:13, by tiomdit_maker
    
    Kiir has achieved a lot in south sudan,that why your mom is not now in slavery.You got that.Your weaked mindset is your own problem,because you never undestand how political work.The only political all nuers knew is the road lead to food distrbution.So my advice to you Mr. Nile you need to learn to sacrifice your effort.There is no success without sweat or many bump on the road.The CPA was not achieved of running to kartoum for gamling and come back ro south to pretent.It was a sweat from people who sacrifice their life.I would suggest, you better go back to khartoum where ypou used to hide,and Kiir will still achieved everything withou your contribution.Thanks.Tiop Maker.
    - Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 26 October 2009 08:16, by Aduol Liet
      
      Maker.
      
      I agree.
  - Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 09:31, by murlescrewed
    
    Before resorting to name calling, look hard in the mirror and you will not have to go far to discover a loser. South is a far better country that what it was 4 years ago. Just imagine inheriting a country with no infrastructure, and nothing that resembles development. This is not an easy starting point. It is like taking exam without having stepped into a classroom. You are doom to be have difficulties but that does not mean you are going to give up.
    
    I know you sound like those people supporting jallabah in order to gain access to power in the South. People of South will not allow themselves to be ruled by those imposed from the north. If you are a DC member, come to the South and contribute to development. Don’t just criticize without offering solutions.
Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 05:08, by Akol Liai Mager

Salva Kiir Mayardit with his Team have managed to secure the supports from all African countries they have toured. The supports Mr Mayardit got from those countries including Botswana is crucial for African and international community support for a unilateral declaration of Independence (UDI) should things go badly with the NIF and Northern racist and sectarian parties. This tour made great achievements for separatists.

Is securing Botswana support for South Sudan and UDI a bad idea for you? unless you are a unionist otherwise, you should support it.

I am not a supporter for UDI, or Separation by now until NIF manage to separate the North from rest of the Country by rigging next year elections and declare herslf the winner.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 06:06, by mayor

I think things are going wrong with Black dog Oshay with his master Mohammed Bashir.

I can beleive he may remain silence not to say something about Botswana Government position agnist his master that is wanted by ICC.

however will wait until Bashir give him enough poo to bark at SPLM/A official as usually

what is going on wrongly with you Mr black dog Oshay? inform us pleas south soudan peoplse need to know what has come over you wrongly in yor kingdom garbage bin.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 07:44, by Critic_Ngueny

Dear Southerners,

Bashire must be arrested and so does my dear second man to GoSS because they have one thing in common.Killing of innocent people.

I don,t think so whether Botswana is meaning it actually.

Critic_Ngueny from Bor town

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 08:03, by DASODIKO

However, Botswana dissented from the AU position and accused the Libyan leader Muammar Kaddafi of forcing the resolution upon the members without debate.

Guys I told you long ago that the Arabs hate for others is a genetic factor. If stupid Africans continued to trust on them then Africa one day will be Arb continent. the Twenty first century slavery that is happening for African blacks in Mauritnia is not far to happen anywhere in Africa as long as African hand down their will to Arabs.

Gaddafi persist to call Darfur problem as a problem of a stollen camel, can you imagine?
- Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 14:13, by Solomon
  
  i do not think Gadafi to be reference for any thing because i am not sure that he is sane.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 13:38, by Solomon

The move by ICCJ is the good news for the people of Africa who are suffering form tyranny regimes led by ethno-centered individuals calling themselves (president or whatever) of a country. However, horrific news for those perpetuating ethno-centered agenda over entire population, indeed those living under such regimes know well about such individuals. I wanted to congratulate the people and the government of Botswana for the support the idea of ICCJ to bring Sudanese president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir to justice.

This shows the commitment of the government of Botswana to human right and rule of law, and I call upon other democratic sates of Africa to follow suit with the government of Botswana.

Solomon from Ethiopia

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 14:04, by Solomon

Yes Solomon!
Indeed, it is a good means to teach hypocrite African “leaders” those making our homeland a hell and forced us to live in exile. It is also a means to enforce democratic governance in Africa. So it should not stop with the guy only but also target such leaders in Africa or any where in the world. USA (the Obama Administration) should show its commitment to all and should stop giving protection for those criminals in the name of “her strong allies”. There is no obedient individual allay by avoiding such leaders US can create strong alliance with the people not criminals.

Hailu Canada

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 25 October 2009 14:59, by MABIL

The position taken by the Botswana is not only a pride to the eyes of lovers of justice but also to those who are God fearing nation.No wonder Botswana was ranked position 4 in Africa according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation with regard to governance.The Libyan stance on President Bashir is totally dictatorial and would not yield to the so called united state of Africa.The Botswana people must be proud of their leaders.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 26 October 2009 01:32, by Samson Shawel Ambaye

God be with ICC UNSC and government of Botswana for arrest warrant against Bashit.

Botswana affirms position on ICC warrant for Sudan president 26 October 2009 10:04, by stephen

Bravo Ian, you are the only AFRICA leader who is not yet bribed by the Arabs, keep on supporting the ICC for the seck of innocent people of durfur whom were been killed by the Arabs of northern sudan, leaves those coward africans leaders whom were bribed by the Jallaba, they may eat the money which means they are eatting the money that come from blood of innocent people darfur, but God will not leave them unpunished, may almighty God blessed you and your country support of ICC arrest of this criminal.