Explainer-Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been placed under investigation over a government decision to release a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Here is the background to the case and a look at what might happen next.
Outcry Over Italy’s Release of Libyan Policeman Accused of War Crimes
Migrants have criticized Italy for releasing a Libyan officer accused of war crimes, citing betrayal and fear. Arrested in Italy, Osama Elmasry Njeem was freed due to a procedural error. The incident has raised concerns over Italy’s reliance on Libyan security forces amid allegations of human rights abuses.
Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy announced on Tuesday that she was being investigated by Italian prosecutors for her alleged role in aiding and abetting the release last week of a Libyan official wanted on war crimes charges.
Italy’s Meloni says she is under investigation for release of Libyan official
Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem on a technicality after he was arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of war crimes.
Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him
Migrants expressed their dismay and sense of betrayal on Wednesday over Italy's decision last week to release a Libyan policeman wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home.
Did Italy's Giorgia Meloni help free Libyan general wanted for war crimes?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with her justice and interior ministers, is under judicial investigation over Italy’s unexpected decision to release Libyan national Najeem Osema Almasri Habish.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni under investigation after releasing alleged war criminal
Osama Elmasry Njeem, who was wanted for alleged crimes against humanity, was freed last week and flown home by an Italian state aircraft.
Italy’s Meloni under investigation over release of wanted Libyan suspect
Osama Elmasry Njeem is wanted by the International Criminal Court, which has demanded an explanation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy's Meloni faces judicial probe over release of Libyan police officer
Days after being held in the northern city of Turin on an ICC arrest warrant for suspected crimes against humanity, including as rape, torture, and murder, Osama Elmasry Njeem was released last week a
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord
Osama Elmasry Njeem is suspected of crimes against humanity including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence as a prison overseer in Tripoli.
Italian prime minister says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague,
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Meloni defends deportation of Njeem, says she'll ask ICC for details on his arrest warrant
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