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...
The Chamber sentenced Al Hassan to 10 years for the crimes for which he had been convicted. The sentence considered his participation and individual circumstances. Victimsβ pursuit of recognition...