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ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony

The Hague, Netherlands AP — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court began presenting evidence Tuesday to support their charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony at the global court’s first ever in absentia hearing, alleging that he inflicted horrors on Ugandan society that still echo two decades later. Kony is facing 39 counts of …

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Egypt Independent September 10, 2025

US removes long-standing bounty on Syrian rebel leader

CNN — The United States has removed the long-standing $10 million bounty on the de-facto leader of Syria following a high-level US delegation meeting with the former jihadist Friday. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, one of three US officials who sat down with Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, described the “policy …

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Egypt Independent December 22, 2024

Turkey’s Erdogan backs rebel offensive in Syria

Turkey’s Erdogan backs rebel offensive in Syria Turkish president calls for dialogue between the Syrian government and the opposition Ragip

Middle East Eye December 7, 2024

Syrian rebel forces reach Aleppo outskirts following surprise operation

Syrian rebel forces reach Aleppo outskirts following surprise operation Fighting since Wednesday has left hundreds dead as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led

Middle East Eye November 30, 2024

A Sudanese rebel once wanted by the ICC takes up the army’s cause

A Sudanese rebel once wanted by the ICC takes up the army’s cause Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, the first person

Middle East Eye July 12, 2024

Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis

The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late last year has laid bare the enormous challenge of restoring safe passage along one of the world’s most important trade routes. At least three crew members were killed and four others injured in the assault …

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Egypt Independent March 8, 2024