Topic: Darfur

Doctors Without Borders exit Darfur

Three aid workers were kidnapped this week, while others express concern about the health of the 1.1 million Darfuris left without assistance.

Millions of Darfuris at greater risk with aid groups' removal

But the expulsion of 13 aid groups from Sudan is more than a humanitarian crisis. It may reignite regional conflicts in the country – and beyond, say analysts.

The emerging Obama doctrine

The president’s pragmatic worldview is likely to temper military engagement overseas.

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Turabi, influential Sudanese Islamist, freed from prison

Hassan al-Turabi had called for President Bashir to surrender to the International Criminal Court on war-crimes charges.

Briefing: A rocky start for war crimes world court

The arrest warrant for Sudan's president is indicative of the mounting pressure on the International Criminal Court to show results.

In Darfur, street protests over Bashir arrest warrant

International aid groups fear the Sudanese government will respond by putting up more obstacles to their relief work.

World court issues arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir

Omar al-Bashir is the first sitting president to be indicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Critics worry the move could destabilize the country.

War crimes warrant for Bashir risks sparking unrest in Sudan

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for President Omar al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Sudan's President Bashir defies warrant, expels aid groups

Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian disaster as Omar al-Bashir calls the arrest warrant a "conspiracy."

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about how Iran's reformers could change that country's human rights record, the meaning of ICC action against the president of Sudan, why Europe's stores should stay open later, and why immigrants must adapt to the ways of their new home.

Darfuris flee on eve of Bashir case

More than 50,000 people have fled government and rebel attacks in Darfur in recent weeks. The International Criminal Court could issue an arrest warrant for President Bashir on Wednesday.

Sudan’s Bashir tries to stall Darfur genocide ruling

The International Criminal Court said Monday that it will decide on March 4 whether to issue an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir for charges of crimes against humanity and genocide.

George Clooney to Obama: Seize the 'opportunity' for Darfur peace

Why did Sudan make a deal with Darfur rebels?

Khartoum has agreed to swap prisoners and talk with Darfur insurgents.

Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: a rising Asia

She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.

Has the ICC decided to issue an arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir?

Sudan expels a Canadian contributor to the Monitor

The expulsion brings new attention to the government's uneasy relationship with the news media.

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Opinion: Combat the terror of rape in Congo

The world must act to stop this weapon of war.

In ICC, Congo warlord pleads not guilty to recruiting child soldiers

Can Obama's family-planning policies help the economy?

Population soars toward 9 billion in 2050. Changes may slow that growth.

War crimes charges rattle Sudan

The World Court could soon issue an arrest warrant for President Bashir on charges of genocide.

Will Obama push China harder?

He's been critical of monetary policy and has named human rights defenders to key posts.

Great expectations for Obama abroad

Team Obama is more pragmatic and less ideological than its predecessors, say diplomats and campaign advisers. Afghanistan will be a foreign-policy priority.