Libya, Italy

Italy blames badly drafted ICC warrant for Libyan suspect's release
Italy's government Wednesday blamed its much-criticised release of a Libyan war crimes suspect on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which it accused of presenting a poorly written arrest warrant.
Libyan war crimes suspect freed because of errors in warrant, Italy says
Rome's decision to release Osama Almasri Najim drew condemnation from Italian opposition parties, NGOs and the ICC.
Italian PM Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday she had been placed under judicial investigation following her government’s decision to release and repatriate a Libyan police officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.
Italy blames badly drafted warrant for Libyan suspect's release
Italy's government has blamed its much-criticised release of a Libyan war crimes suspect on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which it accused of presenting a poorly written arrest warrant.
Italy Says It Freed Libyan Officer Because of Errors in ICC Warrant
Osama Elmasry Njeem was released and flown home to Tripoli two days after being detained last month in northern Italy on the back of the ICC warrant which said he was suspected of the murder, torture and rape of detainees in Libya.
Italy’s justice minister defends repatriation of Libyan warlord wanted by ICC
Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. View on euronews
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An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya
A U.S. Air Force veteran held captive for six weeks by the Libyan military amid allegations that he was a hired mercenary was freed by the U.S. government on Tuesday, the Washington Post first ...
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Libya: Gaddafi forces keep up assault on rebel cities
A French fighter has shot down a Libyan air force jet which was violating the no-fly zone, ABC News has reported. There have also been reports of fierce fighting between rebels and pro-Gaddafi ...
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Air force memorial to famous 'Memphis Belle' bomber crew fenced off 'to avoid offending Libyans'
Monument erected at RAF Bassingbourn to honour USAF Eighth Air Force 'Memphis Belle' tribute fenced off when Libyan soldiers relocated to base After outrage from enthusiasts and locals ...
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Libyan air force attacks Turkish ship
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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UN Urges Libya To Arrest War Crimes Suspect Sent Home By Italy
Security Council referral of the Libyan situation to the ICC." Najim was arrested in the Italian city of Turin last weekend but returned to Tripoli on Tuesday on an Italian air force plane after ...