ICC Moves Khaled al-Hishri from Germany to The Hague

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken custody of Khaled Mohammed Ali al-Hishri, a suspect in war crimes linked to Libya, after his transfer from Germany. Al-Hishri, previously a commander in the Special Deterrence Force, is accused of overseeing a prison where detainees faced torture and sexual assault. His arrest, confirmed by the ICC Prosecutor’s Office in July, is seen as a crucial step towards accountability for crimes committed in Libyan detention centers. Investigations suggest he bears responsibility for multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity from 2015 to 2020.

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