Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom guilty of war crimes in Central African Republic

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, and Alfred Yekatom were found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for their roles in orchestrating attacks against Muslims during the CAR’s 2013-14 conflict. The trial, lasting nearly four years, revealed a systematic campaign of violence with significant casualties, prompting renewed discussions about accountability and justice in the region.