Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes
Summary
Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic football federation, was found guilty of 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. He received a 12-year sentence, while his co-accused, Alfred Yekatom, was sentenced to 15 years for attacks mainly targeting the Muslim population in 2013-2014.Key Facts
- Ngaïssona was found guilty of 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- Yekatom was found guilty of 20 charges and sentenced to 15 years.
- Both men were on trial for nearly four years with over 170 witnesses and 20,000 pieces of evidence presented.
- The criminal acts included murder, torture, and persecution of Muslims.
- Ngaïssona was accused of funding and directing anti-Balaka militia groups in 2013 and 2014.
- Yekatom, also known as "Rambo," allegedly led forces in violent attacks in the capital, Bangui, in December 2013.
- CAR experienced significant violence starting in 2013 due to conflicts between Séléka rebels and anti-Balaka militias.
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