KHARTOUM, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- The chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council said on Thursday that the council did not rule out the possibility of resorting to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to try those who committed crimes in Darfur region.
"Whoever committed a crime in Darfur, especially against the displaced people, would be tried and held accountable," Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan was quoted as saying in a council statement.
Al-Burhan called for apology to the displaced people, highlighting the importance of restoring their rights and ensuring their return to their home villages.
The chairman also reiterated the involvement of the displaced in peace talks.
Sudan's Darfur region has been witnessing a civil war since 2003, which displaced over 2 million people.
On March 4, 2009, the ICC issued an arrest warrant against former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for allegedly committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur region.
In 2010, a charge of genocide was added to the arrest warrant.
