US EditionItaly Faces Backlash Over Release of Libyan General Wanted for War Crimes
- Italy released Libyan warlord Ossama Al-Masri on a technicality after his arrest for war crimes, prompting outrage from human rights groups.
- The International Criminal Court reminded Italy of its obligation to cooperate fully with prosecutions, still awaiting information on Italy's actions.
- Amnesty International criticized the release as a missed opportunity for justice, calling it a stunning blow to victims and international justice.
- Former Premier Matteo Renzi accused the government of hypocrisy for failing to pursue Al-Masri despite his criminal record.
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Italian leader Giorgia Meloni under pressure over release of Libyan general wanted for war crimes
Giorgia Meloni is under intense pressure to explain why Italy released an alleged Libyan general who is wanted for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The Italian government has defended the release of a Libyan wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
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africadaily.netItaly defends expulsion of wanted Libya police chief
ROME: Italy’s government said Thursday a Libyan police chief arrested on a war crimes warrant was flown home after a court found no basis to detain him — and he was too dangerous to remain. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi defended before parliament the release on Tuesday of Osama Najim, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes
Ossama Najim, known as Almasri, is subject to an arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity." Yet he was quickly released and returned to Tripoli.
Italy Under Fire from International Criminal Court for Releasing Libya Warlord Accused of War Crimes
Human rights groups voiced outrage after Italy released a Libyan warlord on a technicality, after he was arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
First, Italy implements an international arrest warrant against high-ranking Libyan judicial official Osama Najim – and then lets him go so as not to jeopardise its controversial migration agreement with Libya
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