Darfur's Dark Legacy: ICC Delivers Verdict on Alleged Atrocities Leader

The International Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict on Monday in the trial of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, accused of leading brutal acts during Sudan's Darfur conflict over the past two decades.

Abd–Al-Rahman has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as murder, torture, and rape. His alleged involvement as a senior commander in the Janjaweed militias during the conflict has been a focal point of the prosecution. The Darfur conflict, which began in 2003, saw mass killings and other atrocities.

While the ICC deliberates, violence continues to ravage Sudan. The current conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's military has claimed at least 40,000 lives, with millions displaced or facing starvation. The Darfur region, still reeling from past atrocities, remains central to Sudan's ongoing strife.