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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli

Osama Almasri Najim
Osama Almasri Najim is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and murder. Photograph: X formerly twitter

A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Tripoli.

Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief of Libya’s judicial police, was arrested over allegations of torturing prisoners, leading to the death of one, at Tripoli’s main prison, Libya’s prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday.

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