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Treat Gaddafi’s Son With Dignity – African Court

March 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Arusha — THE Arusha-based African Court of Human and People’s Rights ordered the government of Libya to treat with respect the son of the former country’s president, the late Muammar Gaddafi. The court issued an order for provisional measures in … read more »

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The Gaddafi clan: Where are they now?

October 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

BBC Report A year after the capture and violent death of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on 20 October 2011, what has happened to his remaining family and members of his inner circle? Three of Gaddafi’s sons were killed in … read more »

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Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam promised a fair trial

October 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libya can guarantee the son of its former dictator a fair trial, Libyan government lawyers said on Tuesday at a hearing on whether Saif al-Islam Gaddafi should face justice at home or at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the … read more »

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Libya Trial of Gaddafi son would be murder

August 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Amsterdam – The son of killed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi says that he wants to be tried for alleged war crimes in the Netherlands, and a trial in Libya would be tantamount to murder. In a filing by defence lawyers … read more »

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Is Libya the Next Somalia?

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libya seems well on its way to becoming the next Somalia, with much of the country already ruled by tribal/clan based armed militias. As was the case in Somalia, Libya is in the process of separation, with the eastern, oil … read more »

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Saif al-Islam will not get fair trial in Libya, says lawyer

July 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libya – The son of Muammar Gaddafi will not get a fair trial in Libya, an International Criminal Court lawyer who was detained in Libya has said. Melinda Taylor made the comments days after she was released from detention after … read more »

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Aus calls for release of lawyer in Libya

June 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sydney – Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday urged Libyan authorities to release an Australian lawyer accused of spying, as Canberra ramped up diplomatic efforts to secure the woman’s freedom. Melinda Taylor was detained on Thursday after meeting Saif al-Islam, … read more »

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Libya: ICC staff held after they met Saif Gaddafi

June 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libyan authorities have detained four members of the International Criminal Court’s staff who had gone to meet Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, the ICC says. ICC president Sang-Hyun Song urged Libya to immediately “liberate them”. He … read more »

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Libya ready to try Gaddafi loyalists

June 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tripoli – The civilian trials of senior officials in Muammar Gaddafi’s former government will begin in early June with his former spy chief, Libya’s prosecutor general said on Thursday. The trials are being seen as a test of the new … read more »

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The International Criminal Court in the Global Criminal Justice System

May 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 1, 2002 with the intention of acting as a permanent tribunal for heinous international offenses (crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, and more recently, crimes of aggression). Unlike the International Court … read more »

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Libya bans glorification of Gaddafi

May 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tripoli – Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council on Wednesday criminalised the glorification of slain leader Muammar Gaddafi and his regime. “Praising or glorifying Muaamar Gaddafi, his regime, his ideas or his sons… is punishable by a prison sentence,” said the … read more »

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Arab League backs Libya trial for Gaddafi son

May 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bloc says it supports Libya’s hosting of trial of Saif al-Islam, son of former Libya leader, in defiance of ICC request. The Arab League has said it supports Libya in its desire to try Saif al-Islam, son of killed Libyan … read more »

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Ex-oil chief who tried to reform Gaddafi’s Libya dies

April 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Shokri Ghanem, Libya’s former prime minister and oil chief, saw it as his mission to change his country from the inside, only to realise too late that Muammar Gaddafi would never accept any meaningful reform. Ghanem died in Vienna, at … read more »

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ICC rejects Libya bid to try Gaddafi son

April 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Hague – The International Criminal Court has again rejected attempts by Libya to delay handing over one of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, who is wanted for trial. Judges unanimously dismissed Libya’s latest appeal against the court’s order to … read more »

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Libya: Seif al-Islam Gaddafi to be tried

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tripoli – Libyan officials say Muammar Gaddafi’s son and former heir-apparent Seif al-Islam will be put on trial inside Libya and there will be a verdict before mid-June. Spokesperson of the ruling National Transitional Council Mohammed al-Hareizi said on Monday … read more »

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Gaddafi’s son ‘attacked’ in Libya detention

April 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Hague – Saif al-Islam, the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been attacked in detention in Libya, a lawyer from the International Criminal Court said on Thursday. “Gaddafi has been physically attacked,” ICC defence official Xavier-Jean Keita … read more »

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Nicolas Sarkozy lashes out at journalist over claim Colonel Gaddafi gave him £42million for 2007 election

March 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nicolas Sarkozy lashed out at a journalist on live television after she raised allegations about him receiving £42million from Colonel Gaddafi. The French President accused Laurent Ferrari of acting like a ‘spokeswoman for Gaddafi’s son’ after she raised the matter … read more »

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Gaddafi son to be moved to Tripoli, then tried

February 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son and one-time heir apparent of toppled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, will be moved to a Tripoli prison within two months and then face trial, the chairman of Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC) said on Sunday. Three … read more »

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Libya postpones Gaddafi loyalists trial

February 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Benghazi – Libya started and then swiftly postponed court proceedings on Sunday against 41 Libyans accused of helping Muammar Gaddafi crush the popular revolt that ended in his death last year, Libyan news agency LANA said on Sunday. “The decision … read more »

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Gaddafi daughter applies to ICC over jailed brother

February 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The daughter of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi asked on Tuesday to make representations to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to help her brother Saif al-Islam, who is in a Libyan jail awaiting trial on rape and murder charges. Aisha … read more »

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Ley De Atraccion Subliminal

January 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The International Criminal Court judges have not t Ley De Atraccion Subliminal aken a decision on whether Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will be tried in Libya, a spokesman for The Hague-based court said on Monday, contradicting earlier comments by Libya’s justice … read more »

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