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THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in widespread attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) go on trial on Tuesday at the International Criminal Court.
Prosecutors say that Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona, a former top African football executive, was a senior leader and national coordinator of the so-called anti-Balaka militias in 2013 and 2014.
Ngaissona, 53, has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, persecution and torture.
Co-accused Alfred Yekatom, 46, a former militia commander also known as “Rambo”, faces similar charges to Ngaissona with additional counts for his alleged use of child soldiers.
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Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in widespread attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Tuesday rejected all charges against them at the start of their trial at the International Criminal Court.