Italy, Libya and ICC

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
Human rights groups voiced outrage Wednesday 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.
Italy violated Rome Statute by releasing Libyan warlord wanted by ICC, say rights groups
Osama Elmasry Njeem faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over his role in running notorious prison
Italy’s failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the ICC is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation
In response to Italy’s failure to surrender Osama Elmasry Njeem to the International Criminal Court (ICC), FIDH joins Libyan, Italian, and (…)
Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled
Italian media reports and a Libyan official say police in Turin have arrested a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes.
Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release
A senior member of Libya's judicial police has been given a hero's welcome back home after Italy unexpectedly released him from jail just two days after arresting him on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Libyan Warlord Ossama al-Masri Arrested in Italy but Expelled Back to Libya
A Libyan warlord was arrested in Italy on an ICC warrant but was expelled back to Libya after a tribunal's refusal to approve the arrest.
Italy under fire from ICC for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
Al-Masri had been arrested Sunday in Turin, where he reportedly had attended the Juventus-Milan soccer match the night before. The ICC warrant, dated the day before, accused al-Masri of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Mitiga prison in Libya starting in 2015 that are punishable with life in prison.
Italy under fire for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
The reaction came after the Italian government on Tuesday released and sent back home Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri.
ICC Seeks Answers After Italy Frees Libyan War Crimes Suspect
The International Criminal Court demanded answers from Italy on Wednesday over why it freed a Libyan man suspected of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence.
Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes
Italian authorities released the director of a notorious detention camp who had been arrested in Turin on an ICC war crimes warrant.
Libya police chief arrested in Italy following ICC warrant over war crimes allegations
Italian authorities arrested Osama Najim, the head of Libya's judicial police, in the city of Turin on Monday, following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged
Italy Defends Expulsion Of Wanted Libya Police Chief
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.
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Libya/Italy: Reported arrest of Osama Njeem an opportunity to end cycle of impunity for Libyan militia abuses
Responding to reports of the arrest in Italy of Osama Njeem, long-term member of the Tripoli-based militia Deterrence ...
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ICC confirms wanted arrest of freed Libya police chief
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday confirmed it had issued an arrest warrant for the head of Libya's judicial ...
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ITA Airways restores Rome-Tripoli (Lybia) flights after 10-year hiatus
ITA Airways has resumed direct flights between Rome Fiumicino and Tripoli Mitiga, marking the first major Western European ...