Charges not confirmed

On 8 February 2010, Pre-Trial Chamber I decided not to confirm the charges against Mr Abu Garda, and later rejected the Prosecutor's application to appeal the decision.

Next steps: The case is considered closed unless and until the Prosecutor presents new evidence.

Case also involved Saleh Mohammed Jerbo Jamus but proceedings against him were terminated on 4 October 2013 following his passing.

On 7 March 2011, Pre-Trial Chamber I unanimously confirmed the charges of war crimes brought by the ICC Prosecutor against Abdallah Banda and committed him to trial. Although Mr Banda appeared voluntarily before the ICC during the pre-trial stage of the proceedings, Trial Chamber IV issued an arrest warrant on 11 September 2014 to ensure his presence at trial. 

On 23 July 2026, following the withdrawal of the charges by the Prosecution, Trial Chamber IV terminated the proceedings against Mr Banda and vacated the arrest warrant against him. 

Next steps: The case is considered closed following the termination of the proceedings. The arrest warrant against Mr Banda has been vacated.