"Justice did not duel with peace in the alleged first genocide of the 21st century" [2019] ELECD 1016; in Mendes, P. Errol (ed), "Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 98

Book Title: Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court

Editor(s): Mendes, P. Errol

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 3

Section Title: Justice did not duel with peace in the alleged first genocide of the 21st century

Number of pages: 40

Abstract/Description:

Chapter 3 focuses on the arguments and criticisms against the Court that it could have imperilled a potential peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sudan and in particular over the alleged genocide in Darfur. The chapter discusses the arguments against the Prosecutor of the Court seeking arrest warrants against the President of Sudan, Al-Bashir, and his officials for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes with intent to destroy in substantial part the Africa tribes in Darfur. The chapter delves into the history of the President to assess whether realistic peace negotiations were even possible with the master architect of two mass slaughters of civilians in his own country. The chapter also discusses criticism of the prosecution strategy by the Chief Prosecutor regarding the need to balance the need for a peaceful solution to the conflicts in Sudan with prosecuting the officials, especially the indictment of President Al Bashir.