The International Criminal Court (ICC) said Friday that a Libyan man who was charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity had been taken into custody in Germany on a sealed arrest order.
According to reports, Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was among the highest ranking administrators at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison, where hundreds of inmates were held. A warrant issued by the court on July 10th led to his arrest on Wednesday.
“He is suspected of having committed directly himself, ordered or overseen crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence, allegedly committed in Libya from February 2015 to early 2020,” the International Criminal Court said in a statement.
Additionally, the agency expressed gratitude to “all Libyan witnesses and victims who have come forward to assist in the investigation.” These significant advancements are made possible by their bravery, strength, and dedication.
Until the legal process of having El Hishri sent to The Hague is finished, he will stay in detention in Germany. To carry out its arrest orders, the court depends on other nations. It praised the German government for holding El Hishri. In a statement, ICC Registrar Osvaldo Zavala Giler stated, “I thank the national authorities for their strong and consistent cooperation with the Court, including leading to this recent arrest.
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