A U.S. District Judge in Alexandria, Virginia, has dismissed a series of civil lawsuits against Khalifa Hifter, a former Libyan military commander accused of war crimes during the country's civil war. Despite Hifter's U.S. citizenship and long-term residency in Virginia, the judge ruled that she lacked jurisdiction over the case involving alleged atrocities committed in Libya.
The ruling marks a significant turn of events for Hifter, who faced default judgment in 2022 for failing to participate in depositions related to the accusations. However, after retaining new legal representation, Hifter cooperated in depositions conducted in 2022 and 2023, denying any involvement in attacks against civilians.
