“I am pleased that the International Criminal Court continues to work to bring to justice those most responsible for the genocide in Darfur.  I urge the Obama administration to oppose any temporary suspension of the indictment at this time. If there is significant progress made toward ending violence on the ground in Darfur, it may be appropriate to consider a suspension at that time. But I do share concerns about the potential for backlash against peacekeepers, humanitarian workers and other foreigners.  Deliberate retaliatory attacks led by the government would have dire consequences.  I urge all parties to exercise restraint and commit in good faith to return to peace talks.”

Senator Feingold is the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs.