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ICC Convicts Two Central African Republic Militia Leaders for War Crimes

ICC Convicts Two CARCentral African Republic Militia Leaders for War Crimes

Above: Human Rights activists from Palestine, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates rally outside the International Criminal Court to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on November 29, 2024 in The Hague, Netherlands. Image copyright: Pierre Crom/Getty Images

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These convictions represent crucial progress in delivering justice for victims of horrific sectarian violence. The ICC demonstrated its commitment to independence and accountability by thoroughly investigating and prosecuting leaders who orchestrated systematic attacks against Muslim civilians. The detailed evidence of torture, murder, and forced displacement shows why international justice mechanisms are essential when national systems fail to act.

The ICC's focus on African leaders and the Global South while ignoring Western war crimes exposes its selective justice and neo-colonial bias. Major powers like the US and European nations escape accountability for devastating interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, while African officials face prosecution. This double standard undermines the court's credibility and reinforces perceptions that it serves Western political interests rather than impartial justice.


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