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Jacob Zuma Welcomes Omar al-Bashir of Sudan despite pleas from ICC

There are tensions between the ICC and the AU, with some on the continent accusing the court of unfairly targeting Africans.The AU has previously urged the ICC to stop proceedings against sitting leaders.
The warrants against Mr. Bashir, who denies the allegations, have severely restricted his overseas travel.   Jacob Zuma Welcomes Omar al-Bashir of Sudan despite pleas from ICC

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