ICC Convicts Sudanese Militia Leader Ali Kushayb of Darfur War Crimes
Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese militia leader and former Janjaweed commander, was convicted by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004, marking a significant legal milestone in addressing the atrocities of the Darfur conflict. Despite this, ongoing violence and ethnic cleansing continue in the region amid Sudan's current civil war.