ICC opens formal Probe Into Central African Republic's 'endless war crimes'

The International Criminal Court has opened a formal probe into war crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR).

ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said there had been endless instances of rape, murder, forced displacement, persecution and pillaging since 2012.

She said both sides had committed atrocities in what has become a religious conflict between mainly Muslim rebels and Christian militias.

Almost a quarter of the four point six million population have fled their homes.

Ms Bensouda, who opened preliminary investigations in February, said her office had scrupulously analyzed relevant information from multiple reliable sources.

The war crimes and crimes against humanity included attacks on humanitarian missions and use of child soldiers.

BBC