Bashir was overthrown by his generals in the 2019 uprising and imprisoned.
Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir today claimed “full responsibility” for the 1989 coup as he pleaded guilty in a Khartoum court to overthrowing the democratically elected government.
Bashir was overthrown by his generals in the 2019 uprising and imprisoned. Defense lawyers denounced the June 30, 1989 coup trial as “politically motivated.”
“I take full responsibility for what unfolded on June 30,” an unrepentant Bashir told the court. “I watched the prosecutor’s efforts to confirm the indictment, presenting videos and witness statements. I listen to them and enjoy them,” he continued and smiled defiantly.
Bashir also clarified that citizens who took office after he took power were called to help Sudan in a turbulent period, but had no involvement in the coup.
Bashir’s trial began in 2020 and is expected to last several more months. Some of his co-accused have denied the charges.
If convicted and convicted, Omar al-Bashir could face the death penalty.
He has already been sentenced to two years in prison for corruption and is also being prosecuted for killing protesters.
The International Criminal Court has requested that he be brought to trial for genocide and crimes against humanity in the armed conflict in Darfur.
The last coup in Sudan took place in October 2021, when General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ousted the transitional government that would lead the country to democracy after 30 years of Bashir’s dictatorship. Earlier this month, the junta announced an agreement had been reached to begin the process of transition to democratic governance.
RES-EMP
Read the News today and get the latest news.
Follow Skai.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news.
With a wealth of experience honed over 4+ years in journalism, I bring a seasoned voice to the world of news. Currently, I work as a freelance writer and editor, always seeking new opportunities to tell compelling stories in the field of world news.
