ICC sentences Sudan militia-leading ‘axeman’ Rahman to 20 years

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, a former Janjaweed militia leader, to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sudan's Darfur region between 2003 and 2004. This marks the ICC's first conviction for crimes in Darfur. Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty on 31 counts, including murder, torture, rape, and persecution, for his role in attacks against civilians. The court found that he actively participated in war crimes, including personally perpetrating beatings and ordering murders. The Darfur region is currently experiencing renewed violence amidst a civil war.

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman ×5100% International Criminal Court ×3100% Darfur region ×4100%

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