Sudan's president declares ceasefire in Darfur region

Nov. 13, 2008
KHARTOUM - Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir, facing a possible indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Darfur, announced a ceasefire in the region yesterday.
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