Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an "immense mess” of the case by issuing a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant.

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

Italy's justice minister, Carlo Nordio, defends the decision to repatriate Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri, wanted by the ICC. Nordio critiques the ICC's flawed warrant, citing contradictions, leading to political backlash and accusations of undermining judicial obligations.

Migrants expressed their dismay and sense of betrayal on Wednesday over Italy's decision last week to release a Libyan policeman wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being investigated over the release of Libyan police officer Osama Elmasry Njeem, wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes. Njeem's release has sparked controversy,

Italy's justice minister said on Wednesday Rome had no choice but to free a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of what he described as mistakes and inaccuracies in the court's arrest warrant.

Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. View on euronews