Italy’s actions are indicative of a systemic issue where legal technicalities are exploited to shield individuals who serve imperialist agendas.

Judges at the International Criminal Court are investigating whether Italy's release of a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the tribunal breaches the court's statute, a court spokesperson said on Monday.

Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to The Hague.

Italy's justice minister has strongly defended the government's decision to free and repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is probing Italy's release of Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan officer wanted for war crimes. His release after arrest in Italy has ignited political outrage. The ICC may refer the case to its governing body or the UN Security Council for further action.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy announced on Tuesday that she was being investigated by Italian prosecutors for her alleged role in aiding and abetting the release last week of a Libyan official wanted on war crimes charges.

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, left, and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, right, attend a debate in the Italian lower Chamber in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, over the controversial repatriation,

Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri. Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture,