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The International Criminal Court confirmed from the Hague on Wednesday that Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese president, is a man it wants arrested for war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

The International Criminal Court confirmed from the Hague on Wednesday that Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese president, is a man it wants arrested for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

There have been demonstrations on the streets of Khartoum over the decision to issue an arrest warrant against al-Bashir. It is now likely to have wider implications for Sudan and the region as a whole.

The Arab League, the African Union and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference had urged the ICC to postpone moves against al-Bashir.
 
They are concerned that the warrant will undermine the peace process in Darfur by seriously hampering any attempt to increase numbers of international peacekeeping troops there.
 
Observers say the warrant may damage negotiations between the government of Sudan and the rebel groups in Darfur as well as it could threaten a peace deal between the split regions of northern and southern Sudan.

Was it the right decision or a case based on political hypocrisy? And how will it affect the war and the future of the peace process in Darfur? Is it a choice between peace or justice for Sudan?

Inside Story presenter Imran Garda is joined by Abdu Rahman Khalifa, lawyer for the Sudanese government, Omar Ismail, policy advisor to the Enough Project, and Alex De Waal, a director at Justice for Africa.

This episode of Inside Story aired from Wednesday, March 4, 2009.