Italy, Libya

Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’
International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees.
Libyan war crimes suspect freed because of errors in warrant, Italy says
Rome's decision to release Osama Almasri Najim drew condemnation from Italian opposition parties, NGOs and the ICC.
Italy says it freed Libyan officer because of errors in ICC warrant
Italy's justice minister said on Wednesday Rome had no choice but to free a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of what he described as mistakes and inaccuracies in the court's arrest warrant.
Outcry Over Italy’s Release of Libyan Policeman Accused of War Crimes
Migrants have criticized Italy for releasing a Libyan officer accused of war crimes, citing betrayal and fear. Arrested in Italy, Osama Elmasry Njeem was freed due to a procedural error. The incident has raised concerns over Italy’s reliance on Libyan security forces amid allegations of human rights abuses.
Italy blames badly drafted ICC warrant for Libyan suspect’s release
The justice minister said the court had noted discrepancies concerning dates within the arrest warrant, with the same crimes listed as occurring in February 2011 and in other parts in February 2015.
Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him
Migrants expressed their dismay and sense of betrayal on Wednesday over Italy's decision last week to release a Libyan policeman wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home.
Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
Italy's justice minister has strongly defended the government's decision to free and repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by ...
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Italy Libya Warlord
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, left, and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio attend a debate in the Italian lower ...
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says that Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against her and two government ...
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Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
The repatriation of Ossama Anjiem to Libya, a key partner in Europe’s efforts to keep migrants from crossing the ...
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Italy Arrested a Libyan Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity. Then It Sent Him Home.
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa. By Emma Bubola and Elisabetta Povoledo ...
The Independent on MSN8d
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord
Giorgia Meloni has revealed she is under judicial investigation over Italy’s surprise release of a prison officer wanted ...
Al Jazeera English8d
Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she ... Recently, the ICC’s chief prosecutor issued arrest warrants over alleged crimes in Libya beyond the civil war, including in detention ...
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Migrant arrivals to Italy's coasts up 13% in Jan - UNHCR
The UNHCR said Monday that 3,479 migrants landed on Italy's coasts in January, a rise of 13% on the 3.080 that arrived in ...