Historical Person

Jean-Pierre Bemba

← Back to Dashboard
📍 International

Jean-Pierre Bemba

Gender: Male

Related Events

Jean-Pierre Bemba convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity

đź“… 21 March 2016

The ICC convicted former DRC vice-president Bemba for crimes committed by troops he commanded in the Central African Republic, including murder, rape and pillage. The judgment was significant for...

ICC sentences Jean-Pierre Bemba to 18 years

đź“… 21 June 2016

Bemba was sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by troops of the Movement for the Liberation of Congo in the Central African Republic. The judgment treated a commander’s...

Appeals Chamber acquits Jean-Pierre Bemba

đź“… 8 June 2018

The Appeals Chamber overturned Bemba’s conviction, finding errors in the Trial Chamber’s assessment of his responsibility as a commander and the scope of the charges. The acquittal illustrates that...