UN: Indications of war crimes in Libya
10 years, 4 months ago

UN: Indications of war crimes in Libya

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Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says there are indications of war crimes being committed in Libya. The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said that there were indications of war crimes being committed in Libya, warning that the strife-torn country was “on the wrong path”. Fatou Bensouda told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the violence in Libya had worsened over the past six months with the country now split between two governments and two parliaments vying for control. “There are, indeed, indications that crimes that fall within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court are being committed,” Bensouda told the council.

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Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’

Al Jazeera  

International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees. Italy had no choice but to free a Libyan officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of mistakes and inaccuracies in the court’s arrest warrant, the country’s justice minister said. The allegation from Minister Carlo Nordio on Tuesday comes after …

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him
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2 months ago

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him

Hindustan Times  

By Angelo Amante Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him ROME, - 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 for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home. The ICC accuses …

Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case
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2 months ago

Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case

Hindustan Times  

By Crispian Balmer Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case ROME, - 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. In a Jan. 22 statement, the ICC said Njeem was suspected of "crimes against humanity and war …

Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect
2 months ago

Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect

Al Jazeera  

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni says she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement in connection with the case of a Libyan man suspected of war crimes. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been placed under judicial investigation after her government released a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court. Osama Elmasry Njeem, also …

Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release
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2 months, 1 week ago

Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release

Hindustan Times  

ROME, - A senior member of Libya's judicial police has been given a hero's welcome back home after Italy unexpectedly released him from jail just two days after arresting him on a warrant from the International Criminal Court. Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release The man, named by Italy's justice ministry as Najeem Osema Almasri Habish …

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
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2 months, 1 week ago

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes

Associated Press  

ROME — Human rights groups voiced outrage Wednesday after Italy released a Libyan warlord on a technicality, after he was arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity. “But when a trafficker whom the International Criminal Court tells us is a dangerous criminal lands on your table, it’s not like …

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect
2 months, 1 week ago

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

Al Jazeera  

The International Criminal Court has demanded answers from Italy over why it freed a Libyan man suspected of crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as murder, torture and rape. The ICC, which has been investigating alleged serious crimes committed in Libya since the country’s 2011 civil war, said in a statement it had urged Italy to contact its …

ICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia
4 months, 1 week ago

ICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court urged Libya and other nations Tuesday to help arrest six men allegedly linked to a brutal militia blamed for multiple killings and other crimes in a strategically important western town where mass graves were discovered in 2020. The prosecutor said the victims’ determination “gives rise to renewed hope that things …

Libya’s chief prosecutor is seeking more details on minister’s meeting with Israel’s chief diplomat
1 year, 6 months ago

Libya’s chief prosecutor is seeking more details on minister’s meeting with Israel’s chief diplomat

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya’s chief prosecutor said Saturday he would establish a fact-finding mission to investigate a meeting last month between the foreign minister of one of the country’s rival governments and Israel’s chief diplomat. Najla Mangoush, the foreign minister of the Tripoli-based government, and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met in Rome in the first-ever between top diplomats of Libya …

Prosecutor says International Criminal Court issues 4 arrest warrants for alleged crimes in Libya
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutor says International Criminal Court issues 4 arrest warrants for alleged crimes in Libya

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced Thursday that judges have issued four new arrest warrants stemming from his investigations of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya. He told the U.N. Security Council that he has applied to the court’s independent judges to unseal the four new arrest warrants, and they will decide …

UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya
2 years ago

UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya

Associated Press  

GENEVA — U.N.-backed human rights experts said Monday there is evidence that crimes against humanity have been committed against Libyans and migrants in chaos-stricken Libya, including women being forced into sexual slavery. The investigators found “reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity were committed against Libyans and migrants throughout Libya,” said Mohamed Auajjar, the head of the fact-finding mission. …

UN mission accuses EU of aiding crimes against humanity in Libya
2 years ago

UN mission accuses EU of aiding crimes against humanity in Libya

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Fact-finding mission says state security forces and armed militia groups have committed a wide array of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The investigators commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council also faulted the European Union for sending support to Libyan forces that they say contributed to crimes against migrants and Libyans. Investigators said they are deeply concerned by the …

UN experts conclude war crimes committed in Ukraine conflict
2 years, 6 months ago

UN experts conclude war crimes committed in Ukraine conflict

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Investigators visited graves and detention and torture centres, and interviewed more than 150 victims and witnesses. United Nations investigators have concluded that war crimes have been committed in the Ukraine conflict, listing Russian bombardment of civilian areas, executions, torture and sexual violence. “Based on the evidence gathered by the commission, it has concluded that war crimes have been committed in …

Alleged war crimes in Ukraine to be investigated by International Criminal Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Alleged war crimes in Ukraine to be investigated by International Criminal Court

ABC  

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he plans to open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. Key points: Rights groups have alleged violations of international war crimes law since Russia invaded last week The International Criminal Court's prosecutor says the investigation will look into allegations dating back to 2014 The prosecutor will have to …

UN experts decry possible crimes against humanity in Libya
3 years, 5 months ago

UN experts decry possible crimes against humanity in Libya

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Investigators commissioned by the United Nations’ top human rights body said Monday they had evidence of possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Libya. “Our investigations have established that all parties to the conflict, including third-state foreign fighters and mercenaries, have violated international humanitarian law, in particular the principle of proportionality and distinction,” said Mohamed Auajjar, a …

Libya’s warring sides may be guilty of war crimes: UN probe
3 years, 5 months ago

Libya’s warring sides may be guilty of war crimes: UN probe

Al Jazeera  

The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya says migrants and detainees were particularly exposed to violations. The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, said in a report published on Monday that migrants and detainees were particularly exposed to violations. “There are reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes have been committed in Libya, while violence …

ICC prosecutor ready to open investigation into Ukraine
4 years, 3 months ago

ICC prosecutor ready to open investigation into Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said Friday that a preliminary probe has found “a reasonable basis at this time to believe” that crimes against humanity and war crimes have been committed in Ukraine which merit a full-scale investigation. Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said the suspected crimes and the failure of courts in Ukraine and Russia to successfully …

ICC prosecutor seeks probes into Nigeria and Ukraine war crimes
4 years, 3 months ago

ICC prosecutor seeks probes into Nigeria and Ukraine war crimes

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Fatou Bensouda says she had enough evidence to open a full probe into continuing violence in Nigeria by Boko Haram fighters and security forces. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said she will seek full investigations into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Nigeria, as well as during the Ukraine conflict. Fatou Bensouda said in …

ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories since 2014
5 years, 3 months ago

ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories since 2014

The Hindu  

The International Criminal Court ’s chief prosecutor said on Friday that she wanted to open a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories, sparking a furious reaction from Israel and condemnation from the U.S. The Palestinians welcomed the move by the ICC as a “long overdue step” following a nearly five-year preliminary probe by the prosecutor into …

International prosecutor preparing to open Palestinian probe
5 years, 3 months ago

International prosecutor preparing to open Palestinian probe

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court took a major step Friday toward opening an investigation into alleged war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories, asking judges to outline the geographic scope of a future investigation. She said there was a “reasonable basis” to believe Israeli forces, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups committed war crimes …

ICC wants to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories
5 years, 3 months ago

ICC wants to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories

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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories as soon as the court’s jurisdiction had been established. Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat called the decision a “positive and encouraging step that brings us closer to the opening of a criminal investigation into the crimes …

ICC wants to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories
5 years, 3 months ago

ICC wants to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories

Al Jazeera  

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories as soon as the court’s jurisdiction had been established. Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat called the decision a “positive and encouraging step that brings us closer to the opening of a criminal investigation into the crimes …

ICC prosecutor investigating U.S. war crimes allegations loses U.S. visa
5 years, 11 months ago

ICC prosecutor investigating U.S. war crimes allegations loses U.S. visa

NL Times  

A prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague was denied a visa to enter the United States because of her involvement in an investigation into war crimes allegations levied against U.S. forces in Afghanistan. “If you’re responsible for the proposed ICC investigation of U.S. personnel in connection with the situation in Afghanistan you should not assume that you …

Prosecutor seeks probe of US personnel in Afghanistan
7 years, 4 months ago

Prosecutor seeks probe of US personnel in Afghanistan

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court prosecutor asked for authorization Monday to investigate reported human rights abuses in Afghanistan, including allegations of rape and torture by U.S. military and the CIA, crimes against humanity by the Taliban and war crimes by Afghan security forces. Bensouda said in a summary of her request that “information available provides a reasonable …

ICC mulls investigation into Libya’s abuse of refugees
7 years, 10 months ago

ICC mulls investigation into Libya’s abuse of refugees

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IOM says refugees are being sold in slave markets and being held for ransom, sexual exploitation and forced labour. According to the International Organization for Migration, 20,000 refugees and migrants are held by criminal gangs in irregular detention centres in Libya and growing numbers of migrants are traded in what they call slave markets before being held for ransom, forced …

ICC to investigate Burundi political violence
8 years, 11 months ago

ICC to investigate Burundi political violence

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UN estimate says at least 430 people killed in the past year after President Nkurinziza launched election campaign. The international war crimes court will investigate allegations of imprisonment and violence in Burundi, which has been plagued by unrest since a political crisis erupted a year ago. The office of the UN Commission on Human Rights estimates at least 430 people …

Libya crisis: Hundreds of civilians killed as fighting continues; UN warns rebels could face war crimes prosecution
10 years, 3 months ago

Libya crisis: Hundreds of civilians killed as fighting continues; UN warns rebels could face war crimes prosecution

ABC  

Hundreds of civilians in Libya have been killed in fighting since late August, the United Nations says, warning commanders of armed groups that they could face prosecution for possible war crimes. The conflict has driven at least 120,000 people from their homes and caused a humanitarian crisis, said a joint report by the UN human rights office and UN Support …

ICC prosecutor halts Darfur war-crimes probe
10 years, 3 months ago

ICC prosecutor halts Darfur war-crimes probe

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Fatou Bensouda, International Criminal Court prosecutor, has said she has suspended investigations into alleged war crimes in Sudan’s Darfur, criticising the UN Security Council for inaction over the conflict-hit region. Presenting her 20th report to the council on Darfur, Bensouda said that without action from the top UN body, the cases against Bashir and three other indicted suspects would remain …

Libya set to start trial of Gaddafi sons, former officials
10 years, 11 months ago

Libya set to start trial of Gaddafi sons, former officials

Live Mint  

Tripoli: Libyan prosecutors prepared to start the trial of deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi’s sons and former officials on Monday in a major test for the North African state’s transition to a democracy since its 2011 revolution. The International Criminal Court and other human rights organizations are concerned over the fairness of Libya’s justice system although the government won the right …

Libya’s defining moment: Justice or revenge?
11 years, 6 months ago

Libya’s defining moment: Justice or revenge?

Al Jazeera  

Libya’s prosecutor general has just submitted a case against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, former intelligence chief Abdallah al-Senussi, and other former Gaddafi regime officials to the Indictment Chamber in Tripoli. The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber rejected Libya’s application to prosecute Gaddafi in domestic courts in May, concluding that the country had failed to demonstrate it was genuinely able to investigate and prosecute …

Nato accused of war crimes in Libya
13 years, 2 months ago

Nato accused of war crimes in Libya

The Independent  

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Proof shows crimes against humanity committed in Libya: ICC
13 years, 10 months ago

Proof shows crimes against humanity committed in Libya: ICC

The Hindu  

The prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have found evidence to prove that Muammar Gaddafi’s forces committed crimes against humanity in the ongoing civil war in Libya. “The available information provides reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed and continue being committed in Libya, including murder.,” said Luis Moreno-campo, the court’s chief prosecutor. The prosecutor said …

International Criminal Court opens probe against Qadhafi
14 years ago

International Criminal Court opens probe against Qadhafi

The Hindu  

The International Criminal Court is investigating Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi for crimes against humanity, the court’s chief prosecutor said on Thursday. Also under investigation are Col. Qadhafi’s sons and his head of security, among others, Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said. In an earlier interview with Spanish daily El Pais, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo had said that “speed is vital” because “very serious …

U.N. war crimes Court to investigate Libya violence
14 years ago

U.N. war crimes Court to investigate Libya violence

The Hindu  

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, is opening a formal investigation into recent crimes against humanity in Libya. “Following a preliminary examination of available information, the Prosecutor has reached the conclusion that an investigation is warranted,” a statement from The Hague-based ICC said. On Saturday, the Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution slapping sanctions on the …

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