ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader of crimes against humanity
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former militia commander in the Central African Republic (CAR), of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, according to France24 English and Deutsche Welle. Abdel Kani was in charge of a detention center in Bangui, the capital of CAR, which was notorious for its harsh conditions during the country's sectarian civil war, as reported by France24 English and Al Jazeera English. The court found that he oversaw the detention of political prisoners and implemented brutal tactics, including torture, at the facility, as noted by Al Jazeera English and Deutsche Welle. The ICC's ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for human rights abuses in CAR. No details about sentencing or future legal proceedings were provided in the reports.
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