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Italian judges dismiss case against Meloni over release of Libyan suspect
ITALY, AUG 4 – Italian judges dismissed charges against PM Meloni over the release of a Libyan suspect wanted for crimes against humanity; investigations continue against other officials.
- On Monday, the Italian judicial body dismissed the case against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, concluding she had no involvement in the Libyan suspect's release.
- The January 19th arrest of Osama Elmasry Njeem in Turin under an ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity prompted the investigation, which was later dismissed against Meloni.
- Citing procedural errors, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio told parliament that Italy had no choice but to release Njeem due to ICC warrant flaws and security concerns.
- Following Meloni’s case dismissal, investigators continue against Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, and Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano, critics say.
- Since the 2011 civil war referral, the ICC has pressed Italy for compliance, but it said it had not been consulted over the suspect’s release decision, highlighting broader legal concerns.
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Italian PM Meloni cleared over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Italian judges have dropped a case against PM Giorgia Meloni after she was placed under investigation following her government’s decision to release a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
According to the head of government, the court of ministers relieved him of all responsibility in the decision to expel Osama Almasri Najim, head of the Libyan judicial police, who is the subject of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.
According to the college there is no evidence of sharing on the decisions taken.
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merkur.deAn appeal court found a mistake that led to the release. Meloni emphasizes her ignorance. The political discussion remains explosive.
Italian judges dismiss Meloni case over Libyan suspect release
An Italian judicial body has dropped a case against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who had been placed under investigation following the release of a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court, she said on Monday. Osama Elmasry Njeem was freed in January and flown home in an Italian state aircraft just days after being detained in the northern city of Turin under an ICC arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity, in…
The Prime Minister was the focus of the judiciary for the release of a Libyan police officer. Home Affairs Minister Piantedosi, Justice Minister Nordio and Cabinet State Secretary Mantovano will continue to be investigated.
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