ICC sentences Sudanese ‘axe murderer’ militia leader to 20 years in prison over Darfur war crimes

Fierce fighting has erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as M23 rebel fighters advance towards the strategic city of Uvira, just days after a peace deal was signed between Rwanda and the DRC in Washington. This escalation follows a history of conflict involving the M23 group, which has been accused of receiving support from Rwanda.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a former leader of the Janjaweed militia, to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict over two decades ago. This ruling marks a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the atrocities that occurred in the region.

The International Criminal Court has sentenced a Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the civil war in Sudan from 2003 to 2004. This ruling reflects ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for atrocities committed during the conflict.

The International Criminal Court sentenced a Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the civil war two decades ago. This ruling highlights the ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for atrocities in conflict zones.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a leader of the Sudanese Janjaweed militia, to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict over two decades ago. This conviction marks the ICC's first ruling regarding crimes in Darfur, a region currently facing renewed violence due to ongoing conflicts.