Saudis Invite Indicted Mass Murderer as Guest During Trump Visit

"The US opposes the travels of Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity including genocide. The US embassy in Sudan's capital Khartoum made the remarks hours after Saudi Arabia invited Bashir to attend a summit this weekend (20/21 May).

US President Donald Trump and leaders from the Muslim world have also been invited. It is not clear yet whether Bashir will attend.

'In response to rumors recently circulating in the media, US Embassy Khartoum reiterates that the United States has made its position with respect to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's travel clear.

'We oppose invitations, facilitation, or support for travel by any person subject to outstanding International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants, including President Bashir,' the embassy said in a statement published on its Facebook page.

Bashir, who has been the president of Sudan since 1989, is wanted for alleged crimes committed in the region of Darfur, where at least 300,000 people have been killed since a conflict erupted in 2003..."