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ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader

In brief

The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. He was found guilty of overseeing a detention centre in Bangui during the Central African Republic’s sectarian civil war, where political prisoners were held.

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  1. 23 Sept, 10:27ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanity · France 24
  2. 23 Sept, 18:10Central African Republic: ICC Verdict in Seleka Commander Case · Human Rights Watch
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  1. 23 September
  2. Human Rights Watch
    Latest23 Sept, 23:11

    Central African Republic: ICC Verdict in Seleka Commander Case

    Click to expand Image Mahamat Said Abdel Kani during closing statements in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, November 25, 2025.

    Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch•Human Rights Watch
  3. Courthouse News
    Follow-up23 Sept, 17:17

    Central African rebel commander convicted of torture, cleared of war crimes

    The International Criminal Court found Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of crimes against humanity for abuses in Bangui, where rebel fighters detained and tortured suspected supporters of an ousted president.

    Courthouse NewsCourthouse News•Eunseo Hong
  4. Al Jazeera
    Follow-up23 Sept, 12:59

    ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader

    Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  5. Deutsche Welle
    Follow-up23 Sept, 11:50

    ICC convicts CAR ex-rebel leader of crimes against humanity

    The International Criminal Court has found Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of overseeing torture and other crimes. He headed a feared prison unit that held political prisoners.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  6. France 24
    First seen23 Sept, 10:27

    ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanity

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

    France 24France 24•FRANCE 24