The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday convicted notorious Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict more than two decades ago.
Kushayb was found guilty on charges including rape, murder, torture, and pillaging, committed between August 2003 and April 2004 as part of a coordinated campaign targeting civilian populations.
The conviction comes after years of investigations into atrocities in Darfur, where thousands of civilians were killed, displaced, or subjected to sexual and physical violence during one of Sudan’s deadliest conflicts.
Kushayb’s trial marks a significant milestone for international justice and accountability for crimes committed during the Darfur crisis.
The ICC has previously convicted other senior figures linked to the Darfur conflict, reinforcing global efforts to hold perpetrators of mass atrocities responsible. Sentencing details for Kushayb are expected to be announced in a future hearing.
