Judges 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...
The 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...
The 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...
