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International Criminal Court: Unprecedented progress in the pursuit of justice and the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes in Libya

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New York, November 25, 2025 (LANA) – The Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Nazhat Khan, affirmed that the past six months have witnessed unprecedented achievements in implementing the mandate established by Resolution 1970 of 2011, noting a renewed momentum towards achieving justice in Libya in preparation for the first trial in this context.

In her briefing to the UN Security Council on Libya on Tuesday, Khan emphasized that this progress was achieved despite the unprecedented challenges facing the Court, adding, "There is a real opportunity for collective success based on the partnership between Libya, the Security Council, and the ICC."

She stressed the need to confront acts of intimidation and coercive measures directed against the Court and its partners in justice, asserting that such actions only serve those seeking impunity, and that the victims are the biggest losers from these practices.

In reviewing the results of the field work, Khan noted the arrest of Khaled Ali al-Hishri in Germany on July 16, based on an arrest warrant issued by the Court. She explained that al-Hishri is accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity at Mitiga prison between 2015 and 2020, including murder, torture, and sexual violence.

She also confirmed the Office's ongoing efforts to secure the arrest of Osama al-Masri Najim, accused of similar crimes at Mitiga prison, amid recent reports of his possible capture inside Libya.

She added that the Court continues to pursue Saif Suleiman Sunaidel, accused of participating in mass executions during Operation Dignity in Benghazi in 2014, and called on the authorities in eastern Libya to cooperate in his arrest and surrender.

The Deputy Prosecutor stressed the need to enforce the arrest warrants against those accused of committing atrocities in Tarhuna, whether they are inside or outside Libya, emphasizing that the scale of the crimes requires collective action and an end to impunity.

Khan praised the growing cooperation with the Government of National Unity, noting that its declaration accepting the Court's jurisdiction was a "very significant moment."

She expressed her appreciation for the support of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba, Presidential Council Chairman Mohammed al-Menfi, and Libyan Attorney General al-Siddiq al-Sour for the Court's efforts. She also welcomed the Attorney General's request for a face-to-face meeting and affirmed her commitment to strengthening coordination in the coming phase.

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