Sudan, whose president Omar al-Bashir has been charged with three counts of genocide against the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups (non-Arab black population of Sudan) by the International Criminal Court and remains at large, made the following statement:
- "Sudan is a country that is characterized by diversity of races, cultures; the peaceful coexistence between the various components of the society reflects the great tolerance of its people. ..Religious tolerance in Sudan is a reality evidenced by mosques and churches, educational and social religious institutions...We encourage all countries, organizations and actors in civil society to intensify their efforts to promote mutual understanding and expand the horizons of dialogue...and work on establishing a climate of tolerance and coexistence between different religions and peoples."