ICC convicts CAR militia leader of crimes against humanity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:03 · Archive

The International Criminal Court convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of torture and unlawful imprisonment.

Said oversaw a detention centre in the capital Bangui known for brutal conditions during the country's sectarian civil war. ICC judges ruled that he was responsible for torture and unlawful detention tactics at the facility.

How it is being reported

• ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leaderMahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 13:59
• ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanityThe International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of torture and unlawful imprisonment. Said oversaw a detention centre in the capital Bangui infamous for its brutal conditions during the country's sectarian civil war.France 24 · 23 Sept, 11:27

In this story: Mahamat Said Abdel Kani · International Criminal Court · Central African Republic · Bangui

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