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 |
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| Publication Date | 22nd Aug 2016 |
| Author | BBC News |
| 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 |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20160822145655/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37152191 |