Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News

Al Qaeda-Linked Leader Convicted Of Crimes Against Humanity

In this June 23, 2014 file photo, fighters from the Islamic State group parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. It has become an Israeli ma

The International Criminal Court has recently made a significant ruling, convicting an al Qaeda-linked leader of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Timbuktu, northern Mali. The individual in question, Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, held a senior position within the Islamic Police and was recruited by al Qaeda leaders, according to a statement released by the ICC.

The ICC highlighted the crucial role played by the Islamic Police in the implementation of a system that led to the commission of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Timbuktu between April 2012 and May 2013, in collaboration with the Islamist group Ansar Dine.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.