ICC Fugitives: The World’s Most Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity

This section profiles individuals currently at large who are wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for some of the gravest crimes imaginable—genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of aggression. These suspects are not petty criminals; they are political leaders, warlords, and military officials whose alleged actions have left communities devastated and justice deferred.

Among the most high-profile names is Joseph Kony, the elusive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, accused of murder, enslavement, sexual enslavement, and the conscription of child soldiers. Despite international pressure and multiple manhunts, Kony has evaded capture for nearly two decades.

Also featured is Omar al-Bashir, the former President of Sudan, indicted for genocide and crimes against humanity related to the Darfur conflict. Despite being ousted from power and facing charges domestically, al-Bashir has yet to be handed over to the ICC.

Other fugitives include Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, wanted for crimes against humanity linked to his role in violently suppressing the 2011 uprising. His case is complicated by Libya’s internal politics and competing claims to jurisdiction.

These individuals remain free due to a complex web of political protection, instability in their home regions, lack of enforcement mechanisms, and in some cases, the unwillingness of states to cooperate with the ICC.

Explore the full list to learn more about each suspect, their alleged crimes, and the geopolitical dynamics that continue to shield them from justice. This is not just a list of names—it’s a window into the global struggle for accountability.