Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, for crimes committed during the Darfur conflict over 20 years ago. He received 27 guilty verdicts for leading the Janjaweed militia in atrocities such as mass killings and rapes. This marks the first ICC conviction for crimes in Darfur.
Key Facts
- The ICC convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, for crimes in Darfur.
- This is the court's first conviction related to Darfur.
- Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty on 27 charges, including ordering executions and rapes.
- He led the Janjaweed militia in a violent campaign in 2003-2004.
- He was transferred to ICC custody after surrendering in 2020.
- The conflict in Darfur resulted in about 300,000 deaths and 2.7 million displaced people.
- The ICC continues to investigate ongoing crimes in Sudan’s Darfur region.
