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A Sudanese militia leader, Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (Ali Kushayb), has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for atrocities committed in Darfur over 20 years ago. He was a leader of the Janjaweed, a government-backed group responsible for widespread killings and sexual violence. Kushayb's conviction marks the first trial by the ICC for Darfur atrocities, where survivors testified to brutal attacks and ethnic cleansing. The current civil war in Sudan shares roots with the Janjaweed, raising concerns about ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.