Rome says it released Libyan officer due to mistakes in ICC warrant

Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan military officer wanted by the International Criminal court for alleged war crimes, was recently freed by Rome.

The move ignited outrage among Italian opposition parties and prompted a legal investigation into Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Now, Italy’s justice minister is defending the decision, alleging there were mistakes and inaccuracies in the ICC’s arrest warrant.

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