Sudan Will Seek Resolution from U.N. General Assembly for Opinion by ICJ on Authority of Security Council Referral to ICC

"On August 15, 2008, Sudanese media reported that the Sudanese government will try to obtain support at the United Nations General Assembly in its battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC). During the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly Sudan will work to initiate a resolution to formally request an opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the validity of the referral by the U.N. Security Council of the case on Darfur to the ICC...[more]"