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ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations

  • ICC investigators say they've made a "breakthrough" linking atrocities in Darfur (al-Geneina and al-Fashir) to leadership, increasing the chance of future prosecutions.
  • Witnesses report executions and sexual violence during the attacks; the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces now control both cities but deny targeting civilians.
  • Sudan isn't an ICC member, but the U.N. gave the court jurisdiction over Darfur — the focus is on prosecuting individuals involved, not states.
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