Osama Najim, head of Tripoli's Mitiga detention center, was arrested in Italy on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. The arrest follows years of complaints and testimonies from former detainees who described routine torture and rape at Libyan detention centers.
Human rights organizations have condemned abuses at Libya n detention centers . The head of Libya 's judicial police, Osama Najim, who directs Tripoli's Mitiga detention center, was reportedly arrested on Sunday in the Italian city of Turin following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant issued over war crimes allegations. Former detainees from various centers have described abuses, such as routine torture and rape.
In 2022, the UN said it had uncovered evidence of 'serious rights violations'. Mr. Najim was arrested in a hotel following a tip from international police body Interpol, Italian newspaper la Repubblica reported. Italian migrant rescue charity Mediterranea Saving Humans said the arrest came after a 'difficult' ICC investigation involving 'years of complaints and testimonies from victims'. Mediterranea Saving Humans also criticized the long-standing, controversial deal between Italy, under which Italy trains and funds the coastguard to intercept migrant boats. As part of this agreement, Libya is expected to help reduce the number of migrants who pass through the country and arrive in Italy. At the time Mr. Najim was arrested, he was with other Libyan citizens and planned to go to a stadium, attorney general Lucia Musti told la Repubblica.
Libya International Criminal Court Detention Centers War Crimes Human Rights
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ICC Prosecutor Defends War Crimes Allegations Against Israeli OfficialsInternational Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. Despite a US House of Representatives vote to sanction the ICC in protest, Khan maintains that the ICC is a court of last resort and has not seen any real effort by Israel to investigate the alleged war crimes. While Israel has rejected the ICC's jurisdiction and denies any wrongdoing, Khan hopes that Israel will demonstrate its willingness to investigate.
Read more »
South Africa unfazed by potential US sanctions against International Criminal Court over Gaza genocide warrantsThe US sanctions package is designed to target individual ICC personnel, judges, and prosecutors, classifying it as an organisation threatening the interests of the US government.
Read more »
Prince William and Princess of Wales to Announce First Royal WarrantsPrince William and Princess of Wales will be announcing their first Royal Warrants this year, marking a royal first. A Royal Warrant of Appointment recognizes individuals or companies that have consistently supplied goods or services to the Royal Household. The warrants are initially granted for up to five years and are displayed on company products, stationery, and other materials.
Read more »
Yoon Suk Yeol Evades Arrest, Faces Standoff with Security ForcesSouth Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, after avoiding arrest by a crowd of protesters outside his residence but facing a standoff with presidential security forces inside. The protesters gathered in the pre-dawn hours, calling for Yoon's arrest and the head of the CIO. An arrest warrant, approved on Tuesday, is valid until January 6th, giving investigators 48 hours to hold Yoon after his arrest.
Read more »
WATCH: Can the Proteas break their trophy jinx at ICC Champions Trophy?Next month's Champions Trophy will be the first time the tournament has been hosted since 2017, and it remains the only ICC senior men’s trophy that the Proteas have lifted.
Read more »
US Congress Passes Bill to Sanction ICC for Targeting NetanyahuThe US House of Representatives has passed a controversial bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill, which enjoys bipartisan support, has been condemned by critics as a blatant disregard for international law.
Read more »