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ICC opens investigation into alleged crimes in Mali
📅 16 January 2013The Prosecutor opened an investigation after Mali referred its situation. The investigation covered alleged crimes committed since January 2012, including in northern Mali. The government referral...
ICC confirms charge against Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi
📅 24 March 2016Judges confirmed the war crime charge concerning intentional attacks on historic and religious buildings in Timbuktu and committed al-Mahdi to trial. The case recognized destruction of cultural...
Trial opens in Al Hassan case
📅 14 July 2020The trial began against Al Hassan, an alleged senior member of Ansar Dine and de facto police chief in Timbuktu. The charges included persecution, torture, rape, sexual slavery and other crimes...
ICC convicts Al Hassan of some war crimes and crimes against humanity
📅 26 June 2024The Trial Chamber convicted Al Hassan of some charges relating to abuses in Timbuktu under armed-group control, including persecution and other crimes, while acquitting him of other charges. The...
ICC sentences Al Hassan to 10 years
📅 20 November 2024The Chamber sentenced Al Hassan to 10 years for the crimes for which he had been convicted. The sentence considered his participation and individual circumstances. Victims’ pursuit of recognition...
Sahel states announce withdrawal from the Rome Statute
📅 1 July 2026Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger took steps to withdraw, with the Assembly of States Parties noting their decisions. The notices begin a one-year treaty process and do not erase obligations or...