The day after the prosecutor's closing arguments in the trial of Abdulaziz Al Hassan, the victims' lawyers and the defence took the floor in turn. The three lawyers for the approximately 2,200 victims spoke of "truth" and "recognition" Their clients hope that the judges will finally acknowledge their pain, 11 years after the crimes.Tomorrow, the defense must conclude its arguments, before the judges begin their deliberations.
The former chief of the Islamist police of Timbuktu is charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes.