Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case
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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 crimes, including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence, allegedly committed in Libya from February 2015 onwards". Interior Minister Piantedosi said last week Rome's appeals court ordered Njeem's release because they considered his arrest non-compliant with procedures. Meloni supporters accused Rome's chief prosecutor of politicising the case and say it is part of a broader battle pitting magistrates against the government over planned judicial reform that will shake up Italy's creaking legal system.

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‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals
1 month, 1 week ago

‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals

Al Jazeera  

Italy is accused of releasing Libyan officials wanted on international warrants in return for limiting migrant flows. Libya’s Chief of Judicial Police, Osama “Al Masri” Njeem, returned to Libya on an Italian government plane after his arrest in Italy on January 19 on an International Criminal Court warrant. Sometimes he would enter the cells where people were sleeping and beat …

International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
1 month, 2 weeks ago

International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to The Hague. Italian police arrested Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, last month but rather than extraditing him to the Netherlands, where the …

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ’immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ’immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant

Live Mint  

ROME — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an "immense mess” of the case. He said that The Hague-based court later “corrected, or rather completely overturned the previous warrant” by changing the timespan of al-Masri’s alleged crimes. The ICC …

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ‘immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ‘immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government’s decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an “immense mess” of the case by issuing a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant. He said that The Hague-based court later “corrected, or rather completely overturned the previous warrant” by changing …

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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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Did Italy's Giorgia Meloni help free Libyan general wanted for war crimes?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did Italy's Giorgia Meloni help free Libyan general wanted for war crimes?

Firstpost  

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. Let’s take a look: Why Giorgia Meloni is under investigation Meloni’s government is facing criticism from the opposition, human rights groups, and the International Criminal Court for releasing Najeem Osema Almasri Habish …

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Giorgia Meloni has revealed she …

Giorgia Meloni, her ministers face probe for releasing Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Giorgia Meloni, her ministers face probe for releasing Libyan warlord

Live Mint  

The prosecutors in Italy's Rome have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord – Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri – who was wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, AP quoted PM Meloni as saying. In addition, the Italian PM said Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, Interior …

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord

Associated Press  

MILAN — Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Premier Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the premier announced Tuesday. Meloni complained in the social media post that the warrant was issued upon his arrival in Italy “after having stayed for around 12 days in three …

Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord

LA Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation at the investigation by Rome prosecutors. 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, the premier announced Tuesday. Meloni complained in the social media post that the warrant was issued upon Al-Masri’s …

Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
2 months ago

Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s prime minister on Saturday addressed growing criticism of the repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, as Giorgia Meloni cited an appeals court order and security concerns. The ICC said the arrest warrant was transmitted to member states on Saturday, including Italy, and that the court had told Italy to contact it “without …

Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’
2 months ago

Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy repatriated a Libyan warlord sought by the International Criminal Court due to security concerns, Italy’s interior minister told lawmakers Thursday in the government’s first official comment on its decision expel the suspect and not hand him over to face charges. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi fielded pointed questions from opposition lawmakers during a Senate session two days after …

Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'
2 months ago

Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Italy repatriated a Libyan warlord …

Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous
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2 months ago

Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous

Hindustan Times  

By Angelo Amante Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous ROME, - 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". Osama Elmasry Njeem, also known as Osama Almasri Njeem, was detained on …

Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
2 months ago

Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect

Al Jazeera  

Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects. Italy’s interior minister says a Libyan man detained under an international war crimes arrest warrant and then unexpectedly released had been swiftly repatriated because of his “social dangerousness”. Njeem is a brigadier general in Libya’s Judicial Police who the ICC said is suspected of …

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

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

Hindustan Times  

By Crispian Balmer ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect ROME -The International Criminal Court demanded answers from Italy on Wednesday over why it freed a Libyan man suspected of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence. Italy detained Osama Elmasry Njeem, also known as Osama Almasri Njeem, on Sunday in …

Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release
Top News
2 months 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 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 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 …

Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled
Top News
2 months ago

Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian police arrested a Libyan warlord on a warrant from the International Criminal Court, but an Italian tribunal refused to approve the arrest and he was instead sent back to Libya, Italy’s state-run RAI television reported. Recently, the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor issued arrest warrants over alleged crimes in Libya beyond the civil war, including in detention …

Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant
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2 months ago

Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant

Hindustan Times  

ROME, - Italian authorities have arrested a senior member of Libya's judicial police, acting on a warrant from the International Criminal Court over war crimes accusations, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant The man was apprehended in the northern city of Turin, the source told Reuters, adding …

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest

India TV News  

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. Trump calls Meloni 'fantastic woman' Referring to his meeting with Meloni, as "exciting", Trump said, "I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. Trump watched the documentary with Meloni along with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Senator, Mike Waltz, …

Undercover tactics to smash people-smuggling gangs
6 months, 1 week ago

Undercover tactics to smash people-smuggling gangs

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir will meet Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, in Rome on Monday to see how the UK could emulate her success in more than halving migrant crossings of the Mediterranean. Her tactics have included crackdowns on the gangs, striking new returns agreements with source countries and fast-tracking deportations of failed asylum seekers. The Prime Minister pledged Mr Hewitt …

Italian journalist told to pay PM Meloni 5,000 euros for social media post mocking her height
8 months, 1 week ago

Italian journalist told to pay PM Meloni 5,000 euros for social media post mocking her height

The Hindu  

A Milan court has ordered a journalist to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni damages of 5,000 euros for making fun of her in a social media post, news agency ANSA and other local media reported. The journalist, Giulia Cortese, was also given a suspended fine of 1,200 euros for a jibe on Twitter, now named X, in Oct. 2021 …

Netanyahu’s hostage dilemma
9 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu’s hostage dilemma

Al Jazeera  

Through eight months of war in Gaza, the issue of the hostages has obsessed the Israeli public above all else but the dramatic operation to rescue four Israelis held captive in Gaza last week – which resulted in a massacre of more than 270 Palestinians – has revealed that a ceasefire deal remains the best option to secure their safe …

Italy's Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images
1 year ago

Italy's Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images

The Independent  

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's seeks 100,000 euros in compensation over deepfake videos
1 year ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's seeks 100,000 euros in compensation over deepfake videos

India TV News  

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is due to testify before a court in the Sardinian city of Sassari on July 2 after deepfake sexually explicit videos of her surfaced online. Meloni has sought 100,000 euros in damages after the videos were uploaded and said she will donate any award to a fund for women victims of domestic violence, according …

Italy’s Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images
1 year ago

Italy’s Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has been asked to testify in court July 2 in the trial of two men who are accused of making deepfake pornographic images using her face and posting them online. Meloni, who is listed as an injured party in the trial in Sassari in Sardinia, is seeking 100,000 euros in symbolic damages and will …

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Splits from Partner Over Sexist Remarks on TV
1 year, 5 months ago

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Splits from Partner Over Sexist Remarks on TV

News 18  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has parted ways with her television journalist partner Andrea Giambruno, who has drawn criticism in recent weeks for sexist comments made on and off air. Lo ringrazio per gli anni splendidi che abbiamo trascorso insieme, per le difficoltà che abbiamo attraversato, e per avermi regalato la cosa più importante della mia vita, che è nostra …

Italy’s Meloni acknowledges ‘anomalies’ in Russian escape
1 year, 11 months ago

Italy’s Meloni acknowledges ‘anomalies’ in Russian escape

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni acknowledged “anomalies” in the handling of a Russian businessman who escaped from house arrest in Italy to avoid extradition to the United States and said Saturday she would speak with the justice minister to understand what happened. Because obviously in that case, the flight risk becomes more obvious.” She welcomed the decision by Italian …

Italy's Meloni says her 'conscience is clear' after migrant shipwrecks
2 years ago

Italy's Meloni says her 'conscience is clear' after migrant shipwrecks

Firstpost  

On Sunday, thirty people went missing, feared drowned, after the boat they were traveling from Libya capsized in bad weather. Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday that her government had faced “atrocious” accusations but that her conscience was clear, after Rome’s ability to rescue migrants at sea came under scrutiny following several shipwrecks. She was speaking about …

Italy’s Berlusconi acquitted in Bunga Bunga bribery trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Italy’s Berlusconi acquitted in Bunga Bunga bribery trial

Al Jazeera  

An Italian court found former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi not guilty of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious parties. An Italian court has acquitted Silvio Berlusconi over allegations of bribing witnesses in an underage prostitution case that has dogged the former prime minister for more than a decade. Prosecutors had demanded a six-year prison term for Berlusconi, whose Forza …

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video

CNN  

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy’s next prime minister, was accused on Monday of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in an Italian city. “One cannot remain silent in the face of this atrocious episode of sexual violence against a Ukrainian woman carried out …

Italy's Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy's Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I will do everything possible to restore security to …

Italy’s Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy’s Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video

Associated Press  

MILAN — The far-right candidate who aspires to be Italy’s first female leader came under fire Monday from opponents for posting a pixelized video that purports to show a woman being raped by an asylum-seeker. I will do everything possible to restore security to our cities.” Her main opponent in the Sept. 25 vote, Democratic Party leader Enrico Letta, countered …

Italy’s PM hopeful Meloni slammed for posting rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy’s PM hopeful Meloni slammed for posting rape video

Al Jazeera  

The far-right leader is blasted by rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in Italy. Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy’s next prime minister, was accused on Monday of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in an …

Italy’s prime minister and Matteo Salvini under investigation over detention of migrants
5 years, 11 months ago

Italy’s prime minister and Matteo Salvini under investigation over detention of migrants

The Independent  

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

UN: Indications of war crimes in Libya

Al Jazeera  

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 …

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