US EditionItaly Faces ICC Referral Over Handling of Libyan War Crimes Suspect
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Italy was referred to the Assembly of States party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the case of the former Libyan Chief of Judicial Police and Commander of the Rada militia, accused of having committed torture and violence against prisoners in the prison of Mitiga. The decision was taken by the Preliminary Chamber of the Court and will be discussed in the next meeting of the Assembly, scheduled for December. The matter represents a …
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ANSAThe decision was taken by a majority of the judges of the Preliminary Chamber of the ICC
The judges of the Hague contest to our country the non-respect of their international obligations for not having proceeded to the request for arrest and surrender of the Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity
Italy Faces ICC Referral Over Handling of Libyan War Crimes Suspect
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties over its failure to execute an arrest warrant against Osama Najim, also known as “Al-Masri,” who is wanted by the court on charges of crimes against humanity. According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber ruled that Italy did not comply with its obligations under the Rome Statute after Najim was arrested in the city of Tu…
Italy has failed to fulfil its obligations and has prevented the Court from carrying out its duties. It had written the Court of The Hague in an 18-page document, which nailed the Meloni government to its responsibilities. For the case is investigated in Italy, on the charge of false information to pm, the cabinet head of the Guardasigilli, Giusi Bartolozzi
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