David Yambio, an activist in Italy, reported that his phone was under surveillance by mercenary spyware while sharing sensitive information with the International Criminal Court (ICC). This revelation comes from a recent report by Citizen Lab, revealing digital surveillance targeting those advocating for Libya's torture victims. Yambio urged the ICC to secure its communications as the implications touch upon potential interference in legal proceedings, especially amidst growing concerns about the government's use of spyware under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration.
David Yambio, the founder of Refugees in Libya, confirmed that his phone was surveilled while sharing confidential information with the ICC, raising concerns over spyware.
The Citizen Lab report indicates that during crucial communications about victims of torture in Libya, Yambio was targeted by military-grade spyware which calls for urgent scrutiny of international legal processes.
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