ICC hears case against former Mitiga Prison commander over abuse
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-05-19 20:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, International Orgs, Sexual Violence, World News, Crime & Justice
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The International Criminal Court has opened hearings against former Libyan prison commander Mohammed Ali El Hishri, accused of overseeing widespread crimes against humanity at the notorious Mitiga detention centre near Tripoli. Prosecutors allege that thousands of migrants and civilians suffered torture, sexual violence, persecution and slavery under his authority between 2014 and 2020.
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