ICC convicts former Seleka commander of crimes against humanity
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a 56-year-old former Seleka commander, was convicted by the International Criminal Court on 23 September 2026 on four counts of crimes against humanity for abuses at the Bangui Central Office for the Repression of Banditry between 12 April and 30 August 2013, including imprisonment, torture, persecution and other inhumane acts. Judges acquitted him on three war crimes counts after finding the armed conflict had largely ended in March 2013. A sentencing hearing is set for November 2026, appeals are possible within 30 days, and a reparations process for victims will begin, with implications for resource-sector risk and accountability.
Former Seleka commander convicted for OCRB crimes against humanity
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Seleka forces seized Bangui in March 2013 and units ran OCRB detention sites later that year. The OCRB abuses occurred from 12 April to 30 August 2013. Next steps include a November 2026 sentencing hearing and possible appeals within 30…
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