Central African Republic war crimes suspect 'beat' prisoners, ICC prosecutor says


  • World
  • Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021

FILE PHOTO: International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Eva Plevier

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - A former Central African Republic "Seleka" faction commander took part in beatings and mistreatment of prisoners suspected of supporting ousted President Francois Bozize, an International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Mahamat Said Abdel Kain was detained in January and transferred to The Hague where he faces accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in 2013.

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