Government to enquire the circumstances of Sudanese President departure

15 June 2015

Government notes the judgment of the North Gauteng High Court on the matter regarding Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir.

As indicated in court, government will enquire the circumstances under which President Al Bashir left the country. We will also comply with the court order relating to submission of an affidavit outlining these circumstances.

We will however await written reasons of the judgment as indicated by the court.

Statement issued by Acting Cabinet Spokesperson Phumla Williams, June 15 2015