I understand those of us that want to limit the geneocide. The unfortunate reality is that they will do this regardless of UK handouts. The best thing we could do is allow their economies to melt down and see whether their communist supporters are willing to support them whilst spurning the West

Laurance Thompson, Bournemouth, England

It is time to bring these animals to justice.
Most probably Russia and China won't agree-so what.
Let's take unilateral action and hold these murderers accountable for their actions.
Time to stop talking.

Robert Postuma, Montreal, Canada

All the fools accusing Bush and the US of killling X number of Iraqis.

I suggest you take a close look and you'll see generally its been one Iraqi islamic faction killing another islamic faction

You could blame the US for removing Saddam but oops didnt he kill hundred's of thousands of Iraqis?

Guy, London, UK

Help anybody. I need to know more about

1) the ICC, from A to Z
2) human rights
3) freedom
4) genocide.
Where can I get information on them. Thank you.
160708

Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

106 countries recognise the authority of the ICC. Sudan and US does not. Australia and UK does, so perhaps John Howard and Tony Blair should be next in line to be indicted for war crimes. Since they are ex-government officials and resides in democratic country, should be easier to bring them in.

Charles, Brisvegas, Australia

I tend to agree that we in the West should now leave Africa to sort out it's own problems. After all we caused many of them by doling out food and medicine which led to overpopulation of the countries. Left to thier own devices they will doubtless settle back into the dark ages like Zimbabwe.

Stuart Sanders, Bournemouth , UK

We certainly are well on our way to world war 3. The world has never been so well divided since 1939 only this time it is along Islamic and well lets say others lines. The possibility of threats are palpable some lunatic will start something terrible and anytime now. Mark my words.

Peter, Vancouver. BC., Canada

Comments referring to the existence of oil in a conflict or not are wearing very thin & frustrate me so much. Please just for forget about oil (or do your homework and realise there are other minerals to be had if it was That imporant) All you do is stray from what IS important i.e. people's lives!

LT, Warminster, UK

Moreno-Ocampo admitted that the UN commission of enquiry had found no genocide to have occurred in 2003. His allegation is that hunger and rape in the refugee camps today is genocide, whereas it is the rebels who have attacked aid agencies, forced them to pull out, and therefore caused the hunger.

Halil Kaptan, Izmir,

Comparing the Sudan with Iraq or saying "only with the approval of the entire world should we interfere" with GENOCIDE betray a startling lack of moral judgment only an educated (but utterly inane) person could display. This is what passes for discourse among the political class now?

Matt, New York, USA

Its sad but i think the west just should opt out of african issues and let them resolve them for themselves. Its quite obvious from a cultural perspective it could relate to their tradishional tribal systems that our version of democracy isn't going to work.

Dino, Melbourne, Australia

The reaction of Sudan adds that much more credence and urgency to apprehending the international criminal / fugitive al-Bashir .


Of course al-Bashir is correct. The UN, the ICC, and other agencies have absolutely no authority in Sudan, a sovereign nation. But when he travels outside Sudan....

Scott, Durham, NC, USA

"Im sure China and Russia will help like they did with Mugabe."

sadly, youre probably right. i doubt that anyone involved in the genicide will be brought to justice...

tyler, seattle, united states

African events seem to have been on the front pages for the past couple of months , I really do hope that the message that the European people living in African countries 20,30.40,50, years ago used to try and explain is finally making sense to the rest of the world , naa! probably not .

Ed Allen, Whitby, Canada

Interesting that campaigners against the West's anti-black racism are largely silent about the Arab world's same phobia, and that from black sub-Saharan African leaders there's not a peep in defence of their fellow blacks. If they don't give a toss, why should any ordinary people in the West care?

Leonard , Launceston, Australia

So. after we prosecute Sudan for killing 300 000 can we then go after Bush and Cheney for Killing 1 million Iraqis?

Luke, perth, australia

"only with the approval of the entire world should we interfere"? Right. Good Luck! Hey Max, why not get Switerland to charge GW, and then just come on over and get him. Will be waiting for you and all your manly friends, you can talk us to death.

erin, new york, usa

With the Iraqi government pushing for a deadline for the withdrawal of American troops,it will be interesting to see if Bush will support the UN in Darfur.Will this be used by the US as an opportunity to heal it's relationship with the UN by helping to implement the ICC ruling.

Dean , Toulouse, France

The Sudanese better watch out. Next thing you know the ICC will tell Secretary General Moon who might then tell the EU president who might then give a speech to the press about what mean people those Sudanese rulers are. They'd really be in big trouble then.

Ryan, Minnesota, USA

After merely 5 years we might think of arresting the leader should he give himself up.

Cut the pretence. We have neither the power nor inclination to sort these messes out. Africa for the Africans - and good riddance.

Richard, London, England

Here we go again another war for OIL.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Now the precedent is established, next week indict Mugabe. Te proof is there for genocide.

B J Deller, Marbella, Spain

Hopefully, this will alleviate and eventually eliminate the threat the DARFUR inhabitants have been facing for 5 or 6 years. We need to prosecute not only the leaders but the soldiers who participated in this genocide.

MAY PEACE BE UPON THE VICTIMS OF THESE ATROCITIES.

Naleen Lal, Northern California,

Talk and grandstanding. Now go get him. Im sure China and Russia will help like they did with Mugabe.

William, Atlanta, USA

Good move by the ICC. I hope George Bush & Co will be charged next or I'll be asking for an explanation on the criteria used to select exactly which war criminals are brought before that court.

Max, Zurich, Switzerland

This is the most wonderful news I've heard in a long long time. As a UK Citizen I've seen and felt the tangible social benefits that the EU's system of laws can bring. Bring on the rule of law and real justice for the small guys. Only with approval of the entire world should we interfere.

Ken McCormack, Sydney, Australia