Sudan's Bashir on visit to Turkey

Neither Turkey nor Sudan recognise the authority of the international court Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir is attending a summit of African leaders in Turkey, his first foreign trip since he was indicted on genocide charges. The charges - also including war crimes and crimes against humanity - relate to the conflict in Darfur. Last month, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor asked the court to issue an arrest warrant - though it has yet to do so. However, Turkey does not recognise the international court. Mr Bashir is attending a Turkey-Africa economic co-operation summit taking place at a palace on the Bosphorus Strait. Turkey is keen to complete its membership of the African Development Bank Group, which would allow Turkish firms to compete for development contracts in Africa. 'Serious consequences' On... [read full story]