International Criminal Court convicts former Janjaweed commander for Darfur war crimes

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The International Criminal Court convicted Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for crimes committed during the Darfur war over 20 years ago. He was found guilty on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the Janjaweed militia's actions in western Sudan. This landmark ruling, over two decades after the atrocities, highlights the slow pace of international justice and sends a message to those involved in the current Sudanese conflict.


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