ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Sahel Leader Iyad Ag Ghaly Over 2012-2013 Mali War Crimes

Jun 22, 2024, 02:00 AM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unsealed an arrest warrant against Iyad Ag Ghaly, a prominent jihadist leader in the Sahel region, for alleged war crimes committed in Timbuktu, Mali, from 2012 to 2013. Iyad Ag Ghaly is recognized as the leader of the Al-Qaeda-linked group responsible for numerous atrocities during this period. The arrest warrant was made public by ICC judges on Friday, marking a significant step in addressing war crimes in the region.