Six convicted for CAR war crimes

Central African Republic: Breakthrough as ex-combatants of rebel group are convicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity but trial tarnished by absence of four defendants

Reacting to the news that the Special Criminal Court has convicted six former combatants of the Popular Front for the Rebirth of the Central African Republic (Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique) for crimes against humanity and war crimes, Alice Banens, Legal Adviser at Amnesty International, said:“The decision handed down by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Ndélé 2 case represents a breakthrough in the fight against im…

Six convicted for CAR war crimes

from OMAN MBIKO in Bangui, Central African Republic CAR BureauBANGUI, (CAJ News) – THE conviction of former fighters of the Popular Front for the Renaissance of the Central African Republic (FPRC) for crimes against humanity and war crimes is a step forward in the fight against impunity for serious violations. The Special Criminal Court (SCC) has slapped sentences on these individuals. Six defendants have been convicted of crimes against humanit…