Italian PM Meloni's ICC Controversy Over Libyan Officer

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and several government officials are under investigation for the release of Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. Njeem was detained in Turin but released and flown back to Libya on procedural grounds, prompting an ICC demand for explanation and political controversy. Meloni defends the decision, citing the ICC's failure to follow proper procedures and alleging political motivation behind the investigation. The Italian opposition accuses the government of ignoring ICC evidence and suggests the release was to maintain Libya's cooperation on migration issues. Meloni, along with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, face allegations of aiding a crime and embezzlement. The situation highlights tensions between Italy's legal obligations to the ICC and its strategic interests in Libyan relations.