The unanimous verdict of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the case of Ali Muhammed Ali Abd-al-Rahman, known across Darfur as “Ali Kushayb”, is historic in many respects. He is the first person to be tried and convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s western region. For the first time, the message … Continue reading Ali Kushayb’s conviction is a victory for long-awaited justice and raises hopes of accountability for Darfur atrocities