ICC convicts first Darfur militia leader for war crimes
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 6, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 6, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
The ICC has convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, the first Darfur militia leader, for 30 war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region, including rape and murder.
THE HAGUE (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court on Monday convicted the first militia leader ever put on trial for war crimes committed in Sudan's Darfur region more than 20 years ago.
The court found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of 30 war crimes including rape, murder and persecution. His sentence will be determined at a later date after a new round of hearings.
(Reporting by Stephanie van den Berg and Bart MeijerEditing by Gareth Jones)
War crimes are serious violations of the laws and customs of war, which include acts such as killing civilians, torturing prisoners, and taking hostages.
The ICC's conviction of a militia leader for war crimes marks a significant step in international justice, emphasizing accountability for atrocities committed during conflicts.
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