Justice Served: Janjaweed Leader Sentenced for Darfur Atrocities
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, a leader of the Janjaweed militia, received a 20-year prison sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan's Darfur. His conviction included charges of murder, torture, and the orchestration of mass rape, occurring over two decades ago.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) sentenced a prominent Janjaweed leader, Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, to 20 years in prison on Tuesday.
Abd-Al-Rahman was convicted on multiple charges, including 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, for his role in the Darfur conflict.
The atrocities, which took place more than 20 years ago, involved murder, torture, and the systematic use of rape orchestrated by the Janjaweed militia, highlighting a dark chapter in Sudan's history.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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International Criminal Court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities in 2003-2004, reports AP.
ICC Sentences Sudanese Militia Leader for Darfur Atrocities
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