Former Islamic Police Chief in Mali Sentenced to 10 Years for War Crimes

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz convicted of torture and war crimes during Mali's extremist rule in Timbuktu, receiving a 10-year prison sentence from the ICC.

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Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, a former Islamic police chief linked to al-Qaida, has been sentenced to 10 years by the International Criminal Court for torture and war crimes committed during the Ansar Dine occupation of Timbuktu. While found guilty of several human rights abuses, he was acquitted of charges related to sexual violence. The court highlighted the traumatic impact of his actions on the local population. This case reflects ongoing challenges in Mali as the nation contends with insurgencies and past atrocities linked to extremist groups.

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