Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni investigated over release of Libyan warlord
The investigation claims she allegedly aided and abetted Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri.
Prosecutors in Rome have opened an investigation against Premier Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the premier announced on Tuesday.
Ms Meloni revealed the investigation, which claims she allegedly aided and abetted Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, in a video posted on social media.
She said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation.
Ms Meloni’s government has been under fire from the opposition, human rights groups and the ICC itself for releasing al-Masri on a technicality after he was arrested in the northern city of Turin on a warrant from the international court.
