Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir jailed two yrs for money laundering, corruption

KHARTOUM-(MaraviPost)-Following series of legal proceedings against al-Bashir, court in Sudan sentenced the former President to 2 years in prison for money laundering and corruption.

Al-Bashir has been in custody since April and charged earlier this year with money laundering, after millions of U.S. dollars, euros and Sudanese pounds were seized in his compound.

After months of nationwide protests, Sudan military stepped in and removed him from power and made power-sharing agreement with civilians.

The former president is also wanted by International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and genocide linked to the Darfur conflict in the 2000s.

He is also expected to be charged for the killing of protesters during anti-government demonstrations that took place months prior his forceful removal from power.

Angella Semu

I hold a Bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Development Communication that I obtained from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. I previously worked with The Nation Publications Limited since 2018 before joining The Maravi post particularly on Agriculture Desk as an intern before I became a correspondent. Currently I am reporting for The Maravi Post mainly in International News and locally in the Southern region of Malawi.