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Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICC

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Briefings

Two lawyers reported that Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official under Omar al-Bashir and later National Congress Party chairman, was detained in Omdurman. This detention occurred during the period of Omar al-Bashir's rule, which ended in 2019, and the article notes the sister city relationship between Omdurman and Khartoum. The evidence is limited to the lawyers' account of the detention location and Haroun's prior roles, with no confirmation of arrest status or specific charges.

Key points

• Ahmed Haroun was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of Khartoum, according to defense lawyers.
• Haroun served as a senior security official during Omar al-Bashir's rule and was later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party.

Context

This case involves a former official of the Sudanese regime, highlighting ongoing legal challenges for individuals associated with the former government. The sister city relationship between Omdurman and Khartoum provides geographic context for the detention location.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to defense lawyers' account of the detention location and Haroun's prior roles. No confirmation of arrest status, specific charges, or dates of detention is provided in the source.

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