Italy, Libya

Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an "immense mess” of the case.
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.
Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'
Italy’s interior minister has told lawmakers that he ordered the expulsion of a Libyan warlord sought by the International Criminal Court due to security concerns
Italy's Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
Italy's prime minister on Saturday addressed growing criticism of the repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, as Giorgia Meloni cited an appeals court order and security concerns.
Italy PM named in complaint over freed Libya police head
Najim's repatriation has caused a major political row in Italy, and a special court is considering an investigation into Meloni, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedos for their roles in the Libyan's release. Meloni has called the probe politically motivated.
Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been placed under judicial investigation over Italy's surprise release of a Libyan citizen who had been wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Controversy Erupts Over Italy's Release of Wanted Libyan Officer
Italy's justice minister defended the release of Osama Elmasry Njeem, wanted for war crimes by the ICC, citing inaccuracies in his warrant. The incident sparked political backlash, an investigation into the Italian government,
Italy blames badly drafted ICC warrant for Libyan suspect's release
Italy's government Wednesday blamed its much-criticised release of a Libyan war crimes suspect on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which it accused of presenting a poorly written arrest warrant.
Italy’s justice minister defends repatriation of Libyan warlord wanted by ICC
Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. View on euronews
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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.
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Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled
There was no immediate comment from the Justice Ministry. Al-Masri's arrest had posed a dilema for Italy, because it has close ties to the internationally recognized government in Tripoli as well ...
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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 ...