Historic Verdict: First Darfur War Crimes Conviction
The International Criminal Court convicted militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region, marking a historic first. He was found guilty on 27 counts, including rape and murder. His sentencing will follow additional hearings.
In a landmark decision on Monday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) marked a historic achievement by convicting a militia leader for the first time for war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region.
The court held Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman accountable for an array of 27 heinous crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes such as rape, murder, and persecution.
Though found guilty, Abd-Al-Rahman's sentencing is yet to be finalized and will be decided in a forthcoming series of hearings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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