Bahr Idriss Abu Garda
Bahr Idriss Abu Garda (born 1 January 1963) is the leader of the United Resistance Front, a rebel group fighting against the Sudanese government in Darfur. He is a former commander of the Justice and Equality Movement.
Bahr Idriss Abu Gard | |
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| Born | 1 January 1963 Nana, North Darfur, Sudan |
| Nationality | Sudanese |
| Education | Economy |
| Occupation | Minister of Health 2011 |
| Known for | Indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes |
Abu Garda was summonsed to appear before the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes relating to a 2007 attack in which twelve African Union peacekeepers were killed. He is the first person ever to appear voluntarily before the ICC, and the first person to appear before the court in connection with the war in Darfur. He denied the allegations against him: "I am looking forward to clear my name from this case because I am sure ... that absolutely I am not guilty". The hearing to confirm the charges against him was held from 19 to 29 October 2009, ending in a decision by the judges not to confirm the charges and a rejection 23 April 2010 of an appeal by the Prosecutor.