Italy, Libya

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 flow of migrants from Africa.
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".
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.
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.
Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
But Tarik Lamloum, a Libyan activist working with the Belaady Organization for Human Rights which focuses on migrants in Libya, said Italy’s release of al-Masri was expected. He said his release ...
Italy under fire from ICC for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
Al-Masri had been arrested Sunday in Turin, where he reportedly had attended the Juventus-Milan soccer match the night before. The ICC warrant, dated the day before, accused al-Masri of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Mitiga prison in Libya starting in 2015 that are punishable with life in prison.
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 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),
ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan accused of war crimes
Italy detained a Libyan suspect on the back of an ICC arrest warrant, but he was swiftly released and flown home to Tripoli.
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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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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How Italy stopped the migrant boats
Italy took the Turkey model and applied it to North Africa, pledging hundreds of millions of euros to Tunisia and Libya, the main departure points. “It came down to money,” said an EU ...
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Rights advocates express concerns over human rights issues in Azerbaijan amid systematic abuses
Italian authorities arrested Osama Najim, the head of Libya’s judicial police, in the city of Turin on Monday, following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged ...
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Trump Officials Move to Quickly Expel Migrants Biden Allowed In Temporarily A memo appears to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to target Biden-era programs that let in more than ...
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Italy arrests Libyan police head, Osama Najim
Police in Italy have arrested the head of Libya's judicial police who directs Tripoli's Mitiga detention centre, Italian news reports said Monday. Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested ...
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The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) announced positive results in its talks with the Mozambican authorities regarding the Libyan-owned rice project, explaining in a statement that this step ...