ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanity

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:27:34 UTC.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24