Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted two Central African Republic militia leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity on Thursday. The leaders, a former top football official and a militiaman nicknamed Rambo, were responsible for attacks on Muslim civilians in 2013 and 2014. Sentences ranged up to 15 years.

Impact Statement: This verdict marks a significant step in holding perpetrators of atrocities in the Central African Republic accountable.