Refugee’s justice hopes ‘crushed’ after Italy releases Libya war crimes suspect
David Yambio says Rome ‘has blood on its hands’ after freeing police chief he alleges beat him in Tripoli prison
A man who says he experienced abuses at a notorious prison in Tripoli at the hands of the head of Libya’s judicial police, Osama Najim, has said Italy has “crushed” his hopes for justice by releasing the war crimes suspect despite an international criminal court arrest warrant.
David Yambio was held at Mitiga prison in Tripoli after several attempts to cross the Mediterranean in search of refuge in Europe were thwarted by Libya’s coastguard as part of a controversial pact with Italy.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
Topics
-
Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect
The Italian prime minister announced the investigation on social media, saying, “I cannot be blackmailed.”The New York Times - 10h -
Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Yahoo News - 11h -
Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.The New York Times - 4d -
Italy says Libya war crimes suspect was sent home due to ‘social dangerousness’
General Osama Najim was released on a technicality and repatriated by Italy without any prior consultation, says international criminal court. Italy’s interior minister said on Thursday a Libyan ...The Guardian - 5d -
Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes
Yahoo News - 6d -
Meloni faces questions after Italy frees Libyan general accused of war crimes
Case of Osama Najim puts spotlight on controversial migration pact between Italy and Libya. Giorgia Meloni’s government is under pressure to clarify why a Rome court refused to approve the arrest ...The Guardian - 6d -
Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes
Italian opposition lawmakers and human rights groups are voicing outrage after Italy released a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal CourtABC News - 6d -
Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes
Yahoo News - 6d
More from The Guardian
-
India crowd crushes: dozens feared dead at Kumbh Mela religious festival – latest updates
Pilgrims are desperately searching for missing loved ones after deadly crushes in Prayagraj where world’s largest religious gathering is taking place . Dozens feared dead in India at Kumbh Mela ...The Guardian - 19m -
UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension
Exclusive: UNHCR chief orders clampdown on spending, including 90-day delay in ordering new supplies and hiring freeze. UN agencies have begun cutting back their global aid operations following the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Trump invites Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit White House
President makes major concession to Israeli PM, US ally who is wanted by international court for war crimes. Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the ...The Guardian - 4h -
Former OpenAI safety researcher brands pace of AI development ‘terrifying’
Steven Adler expresses concern industry taking ‘very risky gamble’ and raises doubts about future of humanity. A former safety researcher at OpenAI says he is “pretty terrified” about the pace of ...The Guardian - 10h -
Orcas hunt great white sharks in Australian waters and eat their livers, 50cm bite mark confirms
Behaviour of ‘remarkable predators’ also seen off coast of South Africa could affect ecosystem, researchers say. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - 1h
More in World
-
India crowd crushes: dozens feared dead at Kumbh Mela religious festival – latest updates
Pilgrims are desperately searching for missing loved ones after deadly crushes in Prayagraj where world’s largest religious gathering is taking place . Dozens feared dead in India at Kumbh Mela ...The Guardian - 19m -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Updates from the opening day of the first Test in Galle Travis Head makes blazing fifty after Konstas dropped Any thoughts? Email Angus Final XIs have been confirmed and it’s a case of ‘Come ...The Guardian - 19m -
Picture prefect: Japanese city deploys guards to control unruly tourists seeking perfect shot
Overseas tourists are blocking roads or walking onto railway tracks in Otaru to capture its views, stoking local resentment and complaints of overtourism. Authorities in Japan are stepping up ...The Guardian - 22m -
Federal Reserve set to repel Donald Trump’s calls for deep rate cuts
Economists warn that political meddling in monetary policy ‘can often go very badly’Financial Times - 49m -
An insider guide to Miami’s craft cocktail scene
Meet the new wave of bartenders shaking things up in the Magic CityFinancial Times - 50m