A demonstration has been held, an letter written by Issouf Ag Maha has been handed over to the president of the International Criminal Court, Ms Tomoko Akani. Which is a call for an international investigation into the systematic ethnic cleansing which takes place in silence in Azawad since 1963, and since 2021 by using Russian mercenaries Wagner, (called Africa Corps since 2025) to commit atrocities and violations of human rights as well as using Turkish drones to kill civilians in Azawad under the disguise of “killing terrorists”.
The open letter can be read in the previous post about the peaceful demonstration that was held on june 14 in front of the International Criminal Court and organized by Tuareg and Human rights organizations, Imouhagh International Organization for Justice and Transparency, Azawad Solidarity, Kal Akal Association (Human Rights Observatory of Azawad) with the support of the Tuareg community in Europe and North America and activists for Azawad.
Below are some of the videos from the demonstration and links to some other articles about it.
TANAKRA. NET – Open letter to the International Criminal Court, Issouf Ag Maha demands the prosecution of perpetrators of ethnic cleansing crimes against the population in Azawad. (in arabic, use Google to translate)
AMAZIGH PRESS – Demonstration in front of the International Criminal Court in The Hague demanding an investigation into crimes against humanity in Azawad. Dozens of activists, human rights defenders, victims, and members of the Tuareg communities participated in the demonstration regarding the suffering of civilians in Azawad. (in arabic, use Google to translate)
AL JAZEERA Azawad Movements demand ICC justice.
KAL AKAL – Historic Manifestation in front of the International Criminal Court.
MEHARI CONSULTING – Holland: The Hague: Tuareg organizations have filed a complaint against war crimes in Mali and Burkina Faso.
This is a video reportage produced by Rachid Oufkir on the manifestation at the ICC – The International Criminal Court in Hague, by the Tuareg diaspora to mobilize for the people of the Sahel.
The great writer Issouf Maha, known for his insight and eloquence, spoke out to denounce the massacres of civilians and the repeated and collective human rights violations committed by the Malian junta and mercenaries.
He strongly condemned these barbaric methods and called on international institutions to act to ensure justice is done.
According to him, the affected populations must be protected and saved, not through violence, but through inclusive communication and constructive dialogue. He stressed the importance of finding peaceful and lasting solutions to end the suffering of civilians and promote reconciliation and peace in the region.
Dr. Mahfouz Ag Adnane.
The intervention of our brother from Mauritania during the filing of our complaint to International Criminal Court – ICC which details the massacres and arrests committed on the Arab-Touareg and Fulani population in Azawad by Mali and through Wagner at the request of the Malian junta.
Sadigh Ould Ahmed, President of the European and African Association for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights.
President of Azawad Solidarity, Ayoub Chamad Attaher
President Abdoulahi ATTAYOUB spoke at the peaceful rally held today before the International Criminal Court. He denounced the massacres and ethnic cleansing of Azawad’s indigenous peoples, including the Tuaregs, Arabs and Peulhs, by the military junta and mercenaries of the Wagner Group, now known as Africa Corps.
He stressed the importance of breaking the silence on the dramatic situation in Azawad and raising awareness among the international community about the plight of civilian populations. The President has strongly condemned these heinous acts and called for urgent action to protect human rights and end violence.
He also reiterated the commitment of the diaspora to fight for justice and peace, and to hold accountable those responsible for these crimes. The rally was an opportunity for protesters to make their voices heard and to call on the international community to take concrete action to end the suffering of Azawad populations.
Azawad Support Group
17-06-25