Event Brief
ICC convicts CAR rebel commander for crimes against humanity
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: The International Criminal Court convicted former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torturing and abusing prisoners in Bangui. Judges in The Hague found him guilty on four counts, including torture and persecution, tied to a prison where suspected Bozizé supporters were beaten and tortured.
WHO: International Criminal Court
WHAT: Convicted former Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torturing and abusing prisoners
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: Bangui, Central African Republic
WHY: The conviction was based on findings that he ran a prison in Bangui where suspected supporters of François Bozizé were beaten and tortured.
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