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.
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.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
Giorgia Meloni says Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against her and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday she had been placed under judicial investigation following a government decision to release a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court.
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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 violated Rome Statute by releasing Libyan warlord wanted by ICC, say rights groups
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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.
Meloni under investigation for release of wanted Libyan warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing a probe into her government's decision to repatriate a Libyan general wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The Independent7d
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 ... Italy has close ties to the internationally recognized government in Tripoli, on whom it relies to patrol its coasts and prevent waves of ...
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Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
The ICC said it had not been given prior notice of the Rome court’s decision, as required, and “is seeking, and is yet to ...
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 ...
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Meloni says anyone in my shoes would be a bit disheartened
Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday after she and some ministers were informed by a prosecutor Tuesday of a lawyer's ...
The Libya Observer14h
Rome-Tripoli flights resume after decade-long suspension
Direct flights between Rome and Tripoli resumed on Sunday for the first time in ten years, marking a milestone in Libya's efforts to restore international travel. The Italian airline ITA Airways, ...
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Tajani blasts Rome prosecutor over Almasri case
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday blasted Rome Chief Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi for notifying Premier Giorgia Meloni and other members of the government that the case of ...
Italy's Meloni: Probe Against Me May Push Away Foreign Investors
Meloni, renewing her criticism of the judiciary, said the affair was tarnishing Italy's international image, pointing out that news of her being put under investigation had made i ...