US angered by Sudan's Bashir bid to visit New York

The United States has disclosed that Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir has officially applied for a visa to travel to the country to attend the UN General Assembly which will be held in New York City end of September.

In a press release issued on Monday and seen by Africa Review, the US Department of State condemned the request and asked Bashir to stand before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer to crimes committed in Darfur.

“We can confirm that we have received a visa application for President Omar al-Bashir o