ICC Convicts Former Timbuktu Police Chief for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz found guilty of torture, mutilation, and other atrocities during jihadist occupation of Timbuktu in 2012.

Al Hassan oversaw brutal punishments including public floggings and amputations under Ansar Dine's rule.
He was acquitted of charges related to rape, sexual slavery, and forced marriage due to insufficient evidence.
The ICC trial included extensive documentation and participation from over 2,000 victims.
Ansar Dine's occupation saw the destruction of historic and religious sites in Timbuktu.
An arrest warrant has been unsealed for Iyad Ag Ghaly, another key jihadist leader, for similar crimes.