Italy Faces Backlash Over Libyan Suspect's Release
Italy Faces Backlash Over Libyan Suspect's Release

Italy Faces Backlash Over Libyan Suspect's Release

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Italy's release of Libyan war crimes suspect, Osama Almasri Najim, has sparked controversy, with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio blaming the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing a flawed arrest warrant. Najim, who was arrested in Turin on January 19th, was released and returned to Libya due to what Italy described as inaccuracies and contradictions in the ICC's documentation. Critics, including opposition parties and human rights groups, have condemned the decision to repatriate Najim, who faces serious charges including murder, rape, and torture. Nordio argued that the warrant had procedural flaws, leading to its correction by the ICC five days later. The Italian court released Najim after determining that the warrant had bypassed the justice ministry. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other ministers are reportedly under investigation for their handling of the case.

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