ICC convicts Central African militia leader of crimes against humanity

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The International Criminal Court convicted Central African militia leader Mahamat Said Abdel Kani and others for crimes against humanity, including beatings and torture of prisoners targeting perceived supporters of former president Bozize. The ruling underscores ongoing conflict and human rights abuses in the Central African Republic.

ICC judge says Mahamat Said Abdel Kani and others oversaw beatings and torture of prisoners as part of a plan to target perceived Bozize supporters in the Central African Republic