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Politics · Middle EastICC convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for torture and unlawful imprisonment
The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. He oversaw a detention centre where detainees suffered severe maltreatment during the Central African Republic's civil war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN expert: US boat strikes may be crimes against humanity
A UN Special Rapporteur has concluded that US military strikes on boats alleged to be carrying drugs may constitute crimes against humanity. The report states the attacks are unjustifiable under international law and rejects US claims of self-defence.
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