Africa: AU to Challenge ICC Over Sudan President

4 February 2018

Addis Ababa — The African Union has decided to seek the opinion on immunity of heads of state from a top UN court.

The 30th AU Summit concluded this week in Addis Ababa with the regional body agreeing to request an advisory opinion from the UN International Court of Justice on the question of immunities of heads of state, and government and other senior officials.

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