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In a landmark ruling, the International Criminal Court has secured its first conviction for war crimes committed in Sudan’s Darfur region over two decades ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-al-Rahman, a notorious leader of the Janjaweed militia, was found guilty on all counts for his central role in a brutal government campaign to crush a rebellion. The court detailed his direct involvement in horrific acts, including overseeing the mass execution of civilians and participating in beatings. This verdict delivers a long-awaited measure of accountability for a conflict that claimed 300,000 lives. As a new war now ravages Sudan, this conviction sends a powerful message that perpetrators of atrocities can eventually be brought to justice, marking a critical step in the enduring pursuit of international justice.
The Guardian