The Conviction of Abd-Al-Rahman and Its Significance for Victims Amid Ongoing Atrocities in Sudan
On October 6, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur between August 2003 and March 2004. The ICC’s Trial Chamber I unanimously concluded that Abd-Al-Rahman directly perpetrated, co-perpetrated, and ordered acts of murder and torture in his role as a militia leader.
Historic Aspects of the Verdict
- This is the first of six cases concerning crimes in Darfur under ICC jurisdiction to reach trial.
- It is the first case referred to the ICC by the United Nations Security Council to be tried.
- The conviction marks the court’s first for gender-based persecution, including rape as both a war crime and a crime against humanity.
"The verdict counters cycles of impunity in Darfur and sends a powerful message that these crimes are not tolerated."
The judgment reaffirms the dignity of victims, delivering the justice they have sought for over twenty years.
This landmark case serves as a crucial step toward accountability and underscores the international community's commitment to ending impunity for grave violations in Sudan.
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