ICC convicts CAR ex-rebel leader of crimes against humanity

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ICC convicts CAR ex-rebel leader of crimes against humanity

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The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former rebel leader in the Central African Republic, of crimes against humanity including overseeing torture. The crimes occurred during his leadership of a prison holding political detainees.

The International Criminal Court has found Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of overseeing torture and other crimes. He headed a feared prison unit that held political prisoners.

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