Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, was arrested in Italy under an ICC warrant for war crimes in Libya but was released due to procedural errors. The court ruling stated that Italy's Justice Minister should have been informed about the arrest. This decision sparked outrage among Italian lawmakers and human rights groups who criticized the government for its apparent hypocrisy, particularly in light of its commitment to combat human trafficking. Al-Masri's release was followed by his welcoming reception at Tripoli's Mitiga airport, raising further concerns about accountability.
Italian lawmakers and human rights groups reacted with outrage as Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, accused of war crimes, was freed on a technicality after his arrest.
The Italian court’s decision to release al-Masri highlights procedural oversights in handling ICC warrants, raising concerns about the effectiveness of international legal coordination.
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