Libyan prison chief known as 'Angel of Death' appears before ICC
Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague held hearings for Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan prison commander. He is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and rape of inmates at Mitiga prison in Tripoli between 2015 and 2020.Key Facts
- Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was a senior commander at Mitiga prison in Libya.
- He is accused of 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
- Crimes include murder and rape of inmates, sometimes in front of their children.
- The events took place after the death of Libya’s former dictator, Moammar Gadhafi.
- The ICC hearings are pretrial sessions held in The Hague, Netherlands.
- Mitiga prison is known for harsh conditions and abuses during that period.
- The nickname “Angel of Death” refers to El Hishri’s alleged brutal actions.
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