ICC Unseals Six Warrants for Libyan Militia Members Charged with War Crimes

Oct 4, 2024, 04:01 PM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber has unsealed six arrest warrants on Friday against members of the Libyan Kaniyat militia, charging them with war crimes including murder, torture, and sexual violence. The warrants, issued in mid-2023, target individuals alleged to have committed these crimes during Libya's ongoing conflict following the 2011 uprising. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced the unsealing of the warrants, marking a significant development in the ICC's efforts to address war crimes in Libya.