New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- As the international community watches, prosecutors demand the maximum punishment for the notorious Darfur militia leader convicted of brutal crimes amidst Sudan's ongoing conflict.

As Sudan's civil war rages into its 949th day, the international spotlight is fixed on a pivotal legal moment that underscores the conflict's brutal legacy. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to sentence a notorious militia leader from Darfur, widely known as the "axe murderer," whose conviction marks a significant chapter in the pursuit of justice amid Sudan's ongoing turmoil.

The accused, a prominent figure among the Janjaweed militia, was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to a campaign of ...