Darfur’s Reckoning – Justice Meets a Still-Burning War

Darfur’s Reckoning is a decisive intelligence brief by Global Eye Intelligence, analysing the International Criminal Court’s historic conviction of former Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ruling marks a watershed moment in international justice—yet it unfolds against the grim reality of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, where atrocities continue under successor forces linked to the original perpetrators. This report dissects the verdict’s legal, political, and strategic significance, highlighting how accountability and impunity now collide in real time.

The analysis explores reactions from the UN, Western governments, African institutions, and Sudanese civil society, while examining the muted responses of warring factions and key external backers. It evaluates the implications for Sudan’s stalled political transition, debates over sovereignty versus accountability in Africa, and the ICC’s credibility amid recent withdrawals by Sahel states. The brief also assesses whether this conviction can catalyse humanitarian access, renewed diplomatic pressure, or deterrence—or whether justice risks remaining symbolic while violence persists.

⚠️ Darfur is no longer just history—it is a live test of whether global justice can shape ongoing conflicts. Missing this analysis means missing how accountability, power, and violence are intersecting right now.
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