A judge is expected to hear an application calling for the arrest of President Bashir on Monday.
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party responded to the court order, alleging that the ICC was targeting African nations.
“The ANC holds the view that the International Criminal Court is no longer useful for the purposes for which it was intended. Countries, mainly in Africa and Eastern Europe continue to unjustifiably bear the brunt of the decisions of the ICC, with Sudan being the latest example.”
Bashir is in South Africa to attend a meeting of the African Union. The is unlikely to face arrest as South Africa’s government has granted legal immunity to all African Union delegates.
ICC urges South Africa to arrest Sudan's President Bashir (14 Jun 2015)