Italy Under Fire After Releasing Libyan War Criminal Wanted by ICC
Human rights groups and the International Criminal Court have condemned Italy’s release of warlord Ossama Anjiem, who was accused of war crimes in Libya.
Italy has faced international backlash after releasing Ossama Anjiem, a Libyan warlord accused of war crimes, following his arrest on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Anjiem, who heads a network of detention centers linked to war crimes, was arrested in Turin on a warrant accusing him of crimes including murder, torture, and sexual violence committed in Libya’s Mitiga prison.
However, an Italian court released him due to a procedural error, leading to his return to Libya.
The ICC, which had issued the arrest warrant, expressed concern that Italy had not fully cooperated with the court’s requests.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, criticized the decision as a blow to international justice, particularly given the accused’s alleged role in abuses against migrants.
The Italian government’s ties to the Libyan government, which controls the detention centers, have raised questions about the country’s role in the crisis.
Opposition lawmakers in Italy have demanded accountability, with former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi accusing the government of hypocrisy.
Human rights groups have long documented abuse in Libyan detention facilities, where al-Masri is accused of committing atrocities.
The case highlights the complex relationship between Italy and Libya, particularly regarding Italy's support for Libyan efforts to prevent migration to Europe.
The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating with the ICC, stressing the importance of upholding international criminal justice.
Anjiem, who heads a network of detention centers linked to war crimes, was arrested in Turin on a warrant accusing him of crimes including murder, torture, and sexual violence committed in Libya’s Mitiga prison.
However, an Italian court released him due to a procedural error, leading to his return to Libya.
The ICC, which had issued the arrest warrant, expressed concern that Italy had not fully cooperated with the court’s requests.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, criticized the decision as a blow to international justice, particularly given the accused’s alleged role in abuses against migrants.
The Italian government’s ties to the Libyan government, which controls the detention centers, have raised questions about the country’s role in the crisis.
Opposition lawmakers in Italy have demanded accountability, with former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi accusing the government of hypocrisy.
Human rights groups have long documented abuse in Libyan detention facilities, where al-Masri is accused of committing atrocities.
The case highlights the complex relationship between Italy and Libya, particularly regarding Italy's support for Libyan efforts to prevent migration to Europe.
The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating with the ICC, stressing the importance of upholding international criminal justice.
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