The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dropped a war crimes case against Sudanese rebel Abdallah Banda, accused of attacks on peacekeepers in Darfur nearly 20 years ago. Multiple outlets report that ICC judges make the decision to remove the matter from the court’s active docket, describing it as a reluctant step. The case involves alleged attacks connected to the conflict in Darfur and centers on Banda’s alleged role in attacks against international peacekeeping forces. The reporting indicates the judges’ decision follows long-standing proceedings in which Banda has remained at large, preventing effective resolution of the case through trial in the ICC’s system. The outlets characterize the move as procedural, reflecting the practical difficulties of continuing a prosecution when an accused person cannot be brought before the court. The sources do not present new findings about Banda’s alleged conduct; instead, they focus on the court’s action to terminate the case in the absence of a successful path to custody and trial. The decision underscores how ICC cases can be affected by the continued unavailability of suspects.