Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Libyan War Crimes Suspect Transferred to ICC
A man named Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, who is accused of being part of a group that tortured and abused prisoners in Libya, has been moved from Germany to a special court in The Hague.
This court, called the International Criminal Court (ICC), will now take care of him while they look into the serious crimes he is accused of.
The crimes happened during a time of fighting in Libya, and the ICC is responsible for making sure people who commit such crimes are held accountable.
Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, a Libyan war crimes suspect, was transferred from Germany to The Hague.
He is accused of being a member of the Special Deterrence Force during Libya's civil war.
Al Hishri is alleged to have been a senior official at a prison where inmates were tortured and sexually abused.
The transfer was confirmed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, December 1.
The ICC has taken custody of Al Hishri for further investigation and potential prosecution.
- Who
- Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, a Libyan war crimes suspect
- What
- Transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
- When
- Monday, December 1
- Where
- From Germany to The Hague
- Why
- Alleged involvement in war crimes during Libya's civil war
- Suspect's Name
- Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri
- Alleged Role
- Member of Special Deterrence Force
- Alleged Crimes
- Torture, sexual abuse of inmates
- Location of Transfer
- From Germany to The Hague
- Custody
- International Criminal Court (ICC)