Explainer-Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case
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 (ICC). Here is the background to the case and a look at what might happen next.
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The UN Support Mission in Libya called on the Tripoli authorities Saturday to detain a war crimes suspect who was sent home by Italy despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
Italy’s Meloni says she is under investigation for release of Libyan official
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Italy's Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
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Meloni under investigation for release of wanted Libyan warlord
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing a probe into her government's decision to repatriate a Libyan general wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been placed under judicial investigation over Italy's surprise release of a Libyan citizen who had been wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Victims of Libyan War Crimes Suspect Express Dismay, Fear After Italy Frees Him
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 (ICC) for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home.
Why is Italy's Meloni being investigated for release of Libyan ICC suspect?
Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri. View on euronews
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Meloni says probed over Almasri
Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she had received notice of investigation over Libyan judicial police commander Najeem ...
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Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
The ICC said it had not been given prior notice of the Rome court’s decision, as required, and “is seeking, and is yet to ...
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Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’
(Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse via AP) ROME (AP) — Italy repatriated a Libyan warlord sought ... was flown on a government plane ...
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.
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Tajani blasts Rome prosecutor over Almasri case
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday blasted Rome Chief Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi for notifying Premier Giorgia Meloni and other members of the government that the case of ...
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Meloni says anyone in my shoes would be a bit disheartened
Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday after she and some ministers were informed by a prosecutor Tuesday of a lawyer's ...