ICC in The Hague Convicts Al-Qaida-Linked Leader of War Crimes in Mali

Jun 26, 2024, 10:55 AM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has convicted an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali’s Timbuktu. The convicted individual was part of a group that seized control of Timbuktu. The ICC's announcement underscores the need for Malian authorities to pursue justice for serious crimes committed by all warring parties, including government security forces.