A former warlord has died in prison at the age of 84. He was serving a life sentence for his role in atrocities. The death was confirmed by a family member and UN officials.

The warlord had been in custody since 2011 and was sentenced to life in prison in 2017. His forces were responsible for significant violence, including a major massacre.

Further details about his death and imprisonment are available, including the location of the prison hospital where he died.