ICC opens inquiry into Italy

ICC judges looking into Italy's release of Libyan fugitive
Judges at the International Criminal Court are investigating whether Italy's release of a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the tribunal breaches the court's statute, a court spokesperson said on Monday.
International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to The Hague.
Italy in Hot Water: ICC Investigates Release of Libyan Officer
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is probing Italy's release of Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan officer wanted for war crimes. His release after arrest in Italy has ignited political outrage. The ICC may refer the case to its governing body or the UN Security Council for further action.
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Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, left, and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio attend a debate in the Italian lower Chamber in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, over the controversial repatriation,
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 the International Criminal Court.
ICC opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri. Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture,
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