Mahamat Saïd Abdel Kani
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19672.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Mahamat Saïd Abdel Kani is a former leader of the Séléka rebel group in the Central African Republic, currently facing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in war crimes committed during the country's civil conflict between 2013 and 2014. Arrested in January 2021, he has consistently pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, which include serious human rights violations. His trial, which began in September 2022, is an important moment in the judicial processes addressing the violence that has plagued the Central African Republic since the onset of the crisis.
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Mahamat Said Abdel Kani was convicted of crimes against humanity including torture while leading a militia in the Central African Republic.
International Criminal Court convicts Central African militia leader
Tanzania· 2026-09-24
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani was convicted by the ICC for overseeing crimes against humanity during the civil war in the Central African Republic.
ICC convicts ex-CAR rebel leader for crimes against humanityNigeria· 2026-09-23
Mahamat Saïd Abdel Kani is the former leader of Séléka, accused of crimes committed in the Central African Republic between 2013 and 2014.
CPI : Mahamat Saïd Abdel Kani fixé sur son sort ce mercredi
Cameroon· 2026-09-23