US EditionLibya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC
Khaled El Hishri faces 12 counts including torture and murder at Mitiga prison where thousands were detained and a significant number died, ICC said.
- Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a Libyan prison boss, appeared at the International Criminal Court to face war crimes charges including murder and torture.
- The court alleges El Hishri oversaw conditions that led to the suffering and deaths of several detainees at Mitiga prison.
- Judges believe a significant number of detainees experienced torture, sexual violence, and other abuses during El Hishri's command from February 2015 to early 2020.
- The next phase in the case will be a confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for May 19, 2026.
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Libyan War Crimes Suspect Asks International Criminal Court Judges for Release
A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassively as a court official read out charges including murder, rape and torture.
Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC
A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassively as a court official read out charges including murder, rape and torture.
Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release
A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassively as a court official read out charges including murder, rape and torture.
A Libyan man charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes in a Tripoli prison appeared before the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassive as a court official read the charges that included murder, rape and torture.
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