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June 17, 2019

Sudanese Ex-Leader al-Bashir Charged with Corruption in 1st Appearance Since Ouster
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In Sudan, ousted former President Omar al-Bashir made his first public
appearance Sunday since his overthrow in April. He was taken to the
prosecutor's office, where he was charged on several counts of
corruption, including accepting illegal gifts and hoarding foreign
money. Al-Bashir was charged in May for his involvement in the killing
of anti-government demonstrators during the months-long popular uprising
that led to his ouster. Protesters are continuing to demand the
country's ruling military hand over power to a civilian authority.


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