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Libyan prison chief known as 'Angel of Death' appears before ICC

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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