Islamist Insurgents Burn Historic Manuscripts in Timbuktu
https://isgap.org/post/2013/01/piece-by-luke-harding-in-the-guardian-islamist-insurgents-burn-historic-manuscripts-in-timbuktu/
Timbuktu Mayor: Mali Rebels Torched Library of Historic Manuscripts Fleeing Islamist insurgents burnt two buildings containing priceless books as French-led troops approached, says mayor Islamist insurgents retreating from Timbuktu set fire to a library containing thousands of priceless historic manuscripts, according to the Saharan town’s mayor, in an incident he described as a “devastating blow” […]