Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom were sentenced by the International Criminal Court for severe war crimes committed against Muslim civilians in the Central African Republic's civil war from 2013 to 2014. Ngaissona was sentenced to 12 years for 28 counts, while Yekatom received 15 years for 20 counts. Both leaders were influential figures in the anti-Balaka militia that formed in response to Muslim Seleka rebels. The court detailed horrific acts, including murder, torture, and attacks against civilians, resulting in thousands of deaths and displacements during the conflict.
Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona was sentenced to 12 years for his involvement in 28 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and torture.
Alfred Yekatom was sentenced to 15 years for committing 20 war crimes and crimes against humanity, including acts of violence against civilians.
The International Criminal Court found both leaders guilty for their roles as senior members of the anti-Balaka militia during the Central African Republic's civil war.
Thousands of civilians were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced during the civil war, and many atrocities were committed against Muslims by the militia.
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