France nabs man for committing atrocities in Central African Republic: ICC

France nabs man for committing atrocities in Central African Republic: ICC
The court said France had carried out an arrest warrant for Patrice-Edouard Nagaissona, who prosecutors say was the senior leader of the Anti-Bakala militia that carried out systematic attacks on the country's Muslim population in 2013-2014. (Image Credit: Twitter)
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  • Central African Republic
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French authorities have arrested a man suspected of committing atrocities in the Central African Republic and he will face extradition to The Hague, the International Criminal Court said on Tuesday.

The court said France had carried out an arrest warrant for Patrice-Edouard Nagaissona, who prosecutors say was the senior leader of the Anti-Bakala militia that carried out systematic attacks on the country's Muslim population in 2013-2014.

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