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The ICC has found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, including rape, murder, and torture. The verdict marks a significant step in justice for victims, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Sudan. Sentencing will follow after hearings.
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A U.S. jury awarded three Sudanese-American plaintiffs damages after finding BNP Paribas helped fund Sudanese government abuses. The bank plans to appeal. The case links financial services to human rights violations during Sudan's conflict, with broader implications for corporate accountability.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has led to widespread violence, displacement, and famine. Over 89,000 people have fled El Fasher, with reports of mass killings, sexual violence, and food shortages. The UN urges urgent aid and protection for women and children as conflict persists.
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The ICC opened a sentencing hearing for Ali Kushayb, convicted of 27 war crimes including mass murder and rape committed during the Darfur conflict in 2003-2004. Prosecutors seek a life sentence, while the defense requests seven years. The case marks the first ICC conviction for Darfur atrocities.
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Multiple West African countries, including Guinea-Bissau and Mali, have experienced military coups in recent days, disrupting elections and constitutional order. Regional bodies like ECOWAS condemn these actions, calling for restoration of democracy amid ongoing political instability and regional tensions.
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Amnesty International details war crimes committed by the RSF during a large-scale attack on Zamzam camp in April 2025, including civilian killings, hostage-taking, and destruction of infrastructure. The report calls for international investigation and arms embargo expansion amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.
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On December 7-8, mutinous soldiers in Benin briefly seized state TV, declared a coup removing President Patrice Talon, and suspended the constitution. Loyalist forces, supported by Nigerian airstrikes and ECOWAS troops, swiftly regained control. The coup leaders cited governance failures and northern insecurity. Fourteen arrests were made; the leader remains at large. The incident underscores regional instability amid rising West African military takeovers.
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Ali Kushayb, a senior Janjaweed commander, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the ICC for war crimes including murder, rape, and displacement during the Darfur conflict. This marks the ICC's first conviction related to Darfur atrocities, with ongoing violence and unresolved warrants for other officials.