Islamist group Ansar Dine threatens France, UN in new video
The head of Islamist group Ansar Dine, Iyad Ag Ghaly, has released his first video in 22 months, reiterating threats against France and the United Nations` peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Jun 27, 2016, 03:21 AM ISTMali leader denounces peace deal, wants fight against France
A jihadist leader in restive Mali has denounced a peace deal signed this year and called for further attacks against France.
Nov 17, 2015, 17:56 PM ISTIslamist sent to war crimes court for Timbuktu attacks
An Islamist leader was on Saturday handed over to the International Criminal Court on charges of destroying much of Mali`s fabled city of Timbuktu, in the first such case before the war crimes court, officials said.
Sep 26, 2015, 12:14 PM IST