Libyan commander faces ICC over alleged atrocities at Tripoli Prison

A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison made his first appearance before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday. Forty seven year old Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri sat expressionless as a court official read out charges of murder, rape and torture. He spoke only to confirm his identity and later asked judges to release him while the case proceeds.

Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc told…