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Sudan: ICC Sentences Sudan Militia Chief to 20 Years for Crimes Against Humanity

Sudan: ICC Sentences Sudan Militia Chief to 20 Years for Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court Tuesday handed down a sentence of 20 years to a Sudanese militia leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s civil war two decades ago.

The court had already convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including rape, murder and torture, in the western Darfur region between 2003 and 2004.

The 76-year-old, wearing a blue suit and tie, stood…

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