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First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s paramilitary forces filed in Kenya
The 12 victims say Kenya can prosecute 10 RSF members under its International Crimes Act after alleged torture and sexual violence in Khartoum.
- Twelve victims of Sudanese war atrocities asked Kenyan prosecutors on Tuesday to charge 10 members of the Rapid Support Forces for alleged torture and sexual violence; the legal complaint targets RSF members believed to be residing in Kenya.
- Legal Action Worldwide founder Antonia Mulvey argued Kenya should prosecute under its International Crimes Act of 2008, citing Sudan's justice system as "inaccessible, unavailable, and ineffective" and noting the International Criminal Court lacks jurisdiction over Khartoum.
- The RSF, which emerged from Arab Janjaweed militias, faces accusations of mass killing and gang rape. UN-commissioned experts described the group's offensive as bearing "hallmarks of genocide," while the Biden administration previously imposed sanctions on commanders including General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
- Kenyan President William Ruto previously hosted General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo for peace talks, creating diplomatic sensitivity. Supporters argue this prosecution offers Kenya a chance to demonstrate the strength of its judicial institutions in fighting impunity.
- The broader conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with about 34 million people in need of assistance. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project reports the war has killed at least 59,000 people over three years.
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First war crimes complaint against Sudan's RSF filed in Kenya
Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group
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First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s paramilitary forces filed in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group.
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First war crimes complaint against Sudan's paramilitary forces filed in Kenya
Twelve Sudanese victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in their country on Tuesday asked Kenya’s prosecutors to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group.
·New York, United States
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