Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Under Investigation for Releasing Libyan War Crimes Suspect
Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, is currently facing an investigation by Rome prosecutors following the controversial repatriation of Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes. The decision to send Elmasry back to Libya has sparked outrage, with rights groups asserting that Italy violated its obligations under the Rome Statute by failing to surrender the suspect. Meloni has defended her actions, claiming that Elmasry posed a social danger. Nevertheless, she is facing mounting pressure both domestically and internationally, as the ICC seeks clarifications regarding the release and the circumstances surrounding it.
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