Italy, Libya

Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
Italy’s prime minister has addressed growing criticism of the repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous
Italy's interior minister said on Thursday a Libyan man detained under an international war crimes arrest warrant and then unexpectedly released had been swiftly repatriated because of his "social dangerousness".
UN urges Libya to arrest war crimes suspect sent home by Italy
The UN Support Mission in Libya called on the Tripoli authorities Saturday to detain a war crimes suspect who was sent home by Italy despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
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 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 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.
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.
Libyan police chief arrested in Italy for alleged war crimes - reports
The head of Libya's judicial police has been arrested after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant over war crimes allegations, media reports say. Osama Najim, who directs Tripoli's Mitiga detention centre, was reportedly arrested on Sunday in the Italian city of Turin.
Italy defends expulsion of Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri wanted by the International Criminal Court
Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court because he posed a danger to society. View on euronews
Italian leader Giorgia Meloni under pressure over release of Libyan general wanted for war crimes
Giorgia Meloni is under intense pressure to explain why Italy released an alleged Libyan general who is wanted for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Italian prime minister is facing questions from the International Criminal Court (ICC),
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 ...
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Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'
But Rome’s court of appeals ordered al-Masri freed Tuesday, and he was sent back to Libya aboard an aircraft of the Italian secret services, because of what the appeals court said was a ...
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 ...
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‘You’re not word of God’ – Italy slams ICC over release of Osama
Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, has stated the reason behind his country's decision to release and send home ...
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Italy-ICC row casts doubt on Meloni’s ‘war on traffickers’
Italy's release of ICC-indicted Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri has sparked backlash from opposition and civil society, who ...
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Italy's Controversial Deportation: A Diplomatic Stalemate?
Italy swiftly repatriated Libyan Osama Elmasry Njeem, charged with war crimes, citing his 'social dangerousness.' His sudden release, a result of legal technicality, raised concerns, especially as ...
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Measures amounting to a total of €10 million will be implemented over the next two years in a bid to stem the spread of an ...