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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a Janjaweed militia leader, for atrocities committed in Sudan’s Darfur region more than two decades ago.
Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including rape, murder, and persecution.
His sentence will be determined after further hearings.
The conviction marks a historic ruling, being the first trial related to crimes in Sudan since the United Nations Security Council referred the case to the ICC in 2005.
Darfur’s conflict began in 2003 when mostly non-Arab rebels accused Sudan’s government of marginalising the region, leading to the mobilisation of militias known as the Janjaweed.
Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said “the court unanimously found Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of all charges, noting that he gave orders to “wipe out and sweep away” non-Arab tribes.”
Victims described the ruling as a victory for justice, restoring faith in the ICC’s role in addressing long-standing crimes.
Outstanding arrest warrants remain for other Sudanese officials, including former President Omar al-Bashir, who faces charges of genocide and war crimes.
Reuters/Shakirat Sadiq