Italy arrests, expels Libyan general wanted by International Criminal Court
Ossama Anjiem, who runs a major Libyan prison, was in Italy to watch a soccer match. He returned home after an Italian court found issues with the warrant for his arrest.
Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled
ROME (AP) — Italian police arrested a Libyan warlord on a warrant from the International Criminal Court, but an Italian tribunal refused to approve the arrest and he was instead sent back to Libya, Italy's state-run RAI television reported.
Libyan Warlord's Controversial Return Sparks Debate Over Italy's International Obligations
Italian police arrested a Libyan warlord based on an ICC warrant, but Italian authorities released him, returning him to Libya. Ossama Anjiem, linked to atrocities in Libyan detention centers, was arrested in Turin.
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.
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).
Italy Faces Backlash Over Libyan Warlord's Release
The Italian government is under fire after releasing Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, who was apprehended Sunday on an International Criminal Court warrant for war crimes.
Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
In a stern statement late Wednesday, the International Criminal Court reminded Italy that it is obliged to “cooperate fully” with its prosecutions.
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.
Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes
ROME (AP) — Italian opposition lawmakers and human rights groups voiced outrage Wednesday after Italy released a Libyan ...
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Italy's Controversial Release of Libyan Warlord Accused of War Crimes Sparks Outrage
Italy's release of Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, accused of war crimes, sparks outrage among human rights groups and ...