Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Under Investigation Over Release of Libyan Police Officer
Italian prosecutors are investigating Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s possible involvement in the release of Usama al-Masri, a Libyan police officer accused of crimes against humanity. Al-Masri was freed in Italy after a brief detention, sparking protests from human rights groups and the opposition. Meloni insists the decision was made by the court, not by the Italian government.
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Scandal Over Al-Masri’s Release
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed that she is under investigation for alleged corruption and aiding the release of Usama al-Masri, a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity.
Al-Masri was arrested in Italy but was soon released, despite an international arrest warrant. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and the Italian opposition.
Meloni Denies Political Involvement
Giorgia Meloni stated that the decision to release al-Masri was made by the Rome Court of Appeals, not by the Italian government. She emphasized that political interference in judicial matters would have been unlawful.
She also demanded explanations from the ICC regarding the delay in executing the arrest warrant and how al-Masri was able to visit three European countries before being detained in Italy.
Political Consequences
This scandal could have significant consequences for Meloni’s political standing, both domestically and internationally. The opposition has already accused her government of allowing international criminals to escape justice.
In the coming weeks, the case of al-Masri is expected to be reviewed again, along with clarifications from the ICC and Italian prosecutors.
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