Central African Republic surrenders war crimes suspect to ICC
By DW
30 January 2021 |
7:20 pm
According to analysts, by handing over a militia leader to the International Criminal Court, CAR's president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has sent a clear signal to the rebels that they cannot expect impunity.
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