Two militia leaders from the Central African Republic received sentences of up to 15 years from the International Criminal Court for their roles in war crimes and crimes against humanity. The presiding judge, Bertram Schmitt, detailed the horrific violence perpetrated by the militia against Muslim civilians during attacks in 2013 and 2014. The convicted include a former high-ranking football official and a militiaman known as Rambo, both implicated in these egregious acts. The court's decision marks a significant moment in accountability for the violence in the region.
The International Criminal Court has sentenced two Central African Republic militia leaders to up to 15 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Presiding judge Bertram Schmitt read harrowing details of the violence committed by the militia, emphasizing the severity of their actions.
The convicted individuals include a former top football official and a militiaman nicknamed Rambo, known for leading attacks on Muslim civilians.
The convictions are based on their roles during the violent episodes that occurred in 2013 and 2014 in the Central African Republic.
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