An empty chair awaits Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, president of Sudan, before the opening of the 20th session of The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jan. 30, 2009. NEPAD's members intend to eradicate poverty, encourage sustainable growth and development, further integrate Africa into the global economy and empower African women. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse B. Awalt/Released) Omar al-Bashir empty chair, 12th AU Summit, 090131-N-0506A-193

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