Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Libyan War Crimes Suspect Arrested in Germany, ICC Confirms
A man named Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, suspected of committing terrible acts in a prison in Libya, has been arrested in Germany.
The International Criminal Court says he's accused of hurting people through actions like murder and torture.
He will stay in Germany while authorities there decide what to do next.
This follows investigations into crimes committed since Libya's 2011 civil war, and the Mitiga prison in Libya.
The ICC is currently experiencing challenges regarding legal cases.
German authorities arrested Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri on Wednesday.
The arrest was confirmed by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Al Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity at Mitiga prison in Libya.
Allegations include murder, torture, and rape of inmates.
He will remain in German custody pending national proceedings.
- Who
- Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri
- What
- Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri, a Libyan war crimes suspect, was arrested.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Germany
- Why
- Al Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity at Mitiga prison.
- Suspect's Name
- Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri
- Accusations
- War crimes and crimes against humanity
- Location of Arrest
- Germany
- Confirming Organization
- International Criminal Court (ICC)
- Prison Involved
- Mitiga prison
- Next Steps
- National proceedings in Germany