Africa: Burkina Faso, Niger's Stand On Gaddafi and ICC Warrant

16 September 2011
opinion

THERE was good news in the world of international justice last week: Burkina Faso and Niger said unequivocally that they will not give safe haven to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi - who may be seeking a new place to call home.

They cited the outstanding warrant issued for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes committed against the Libyan people.

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