ICC Convicts Janjaweed Militia Leader in Darfur
The International Criminal Court convicted Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd‑Al‑Rahman on Oct. 6, 2025, finding him guilty on 27 counts for crimes committed in Darfur between August 2003 and April 2004. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said he was personally involved in beatings and ordered executions; the verdict is the ICC’s first conviction for Darfur crimes, with sentencing pending and a potential life term possible.
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📌 Key Facts
- Ali Muhammad Ali Abd‑Al‑Rahman, a former Sudanese Janjaweed militia leader, was convicted by ICC judges on 27 counts for crimes committed in Darfur between August 2003 and April 2004.
- The verdict was read on October 6, 2025.
- Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said Abd‑Al‑Rahman was "personally involved" in beatings and ordered executions.
- The conviction is the International Criminal Court’s first for crimes committed in Darfur.
- Sentencing is pending; Abd‑Al‑Rahman faces a potential life term.
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ICC finds former Sudan militia leader guilty of war crimes in Darfur
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- The ICC judges convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd‑Al‑Rahman on 27 counts for crimes committed between August 2003 and April 2004.
- Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said Abd‑Al‑Rahman was 'personally involved' in beatings and ordered executions; the verdict was read Oct. 6, 2025.
- The conviction is the ICC’s first for crimes in Darfur; sentencing is pending and he faces a potential life term.