ICC prosecutors say Libyan suspect was notorious torturer
ICC prosecutors have identified a Libyan suspect, Khaled Al Hishri, as a notorious torturer known for his role at Mitiga prison. He faces 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and rape, stemming from his actions between 2015 and 2020. The case could mark the first trial at the ICC focused on Libya if the charges are confirmed by the judges.
- ▪Khaled Al Hishri is accused of overseeing the women's wing at Mitiga prison in Libya.
- ▪Prosecutors allege he personally abused and tortured inmates, including sexualized torture.
- ▪Al Hishri has not yet entered a formal plea, but his lawyers are challenging the charges and the court's jurisdiction.
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ICC prosecutors say Libyan suspect was notorious torturerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 06:03 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 06:03 PMTHE HAGUE, May 19 - A 47-year-old suspect accused of overseeing one of the most notorious prisons in Libya was known as a ruthless torturer nicknamed "the angel of death" by detainees, prosecutors told judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday.Prosecutors allege Al Hishri oversaw the women's wing in Mitiga, a detention centre run by the Special Deterrence Force - known as Rada in Libya.
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