Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial

BBC News (2016). Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial. BBC News. 22 August.

Title Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial
Publication Date 22nd Aug 2016
Author
Source BBC News
Country Mali
Region Africa
Art type Antiquities, Architecture
Subject Destruction, Conviction
Comments Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi has pleaded guilty and apologised. It is doubtful that this will serve as a deterrent or send any sort of message.
Link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37152191
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