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AL rejects charges against Sudanese president

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-31-2009 09:24

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The Arab League has ended its summit in Doha with leaders jointly rejecting the arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. The organization has also called for inter-Arab reconciliation and expressed support for the Middle East peace process.

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir attends the opening session of the Arab summit in Doha March 30, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir attends 
the opening session of the Arab summit in Doha March 30, 
2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

The 21st Arab League summit ended in Doha on Monday ahead of schedule with Secretary General Amr Moussa delivering a final communique that formally rejects the international war crimes charges brought by the ICC against al-Bashir.