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International court convicts CAR rebel commander of crimes against humanity

Former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani attends the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, 23 September 2026.
Former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani attends the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, 23 September 2026. via REUTERS - Remko De Waal

The International Criminal Court has convicted former Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torturing and abusing prisoners in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, more than a decade ago.

Judges in The Hague on Wednesday found Said guilty on four counts, including torture and persecution. Prosecutors accused him of running a prison in Bangui where suspected supporters of then-president François Bozizé were beaten and tortured.

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