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Hidden Wealth & Corrupt Networks of Libya’s Accused War Criminal

January 29, 2025
Hidden Wealth & Corrupt Networks of Libya’s Accused War Criminal
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Osama Njeem, a Libyan general with ties to international networks, has been accused of overseeing detention centres involved in human trafficking, torture, and illegal migration. Reports from UN investigators detail his role in running prisons where migrants, activists, and political opponents are allegedly abused and exploited.

Njeem, who holds Libyan, Turkish, and Dominican citizenship, was arrested in Italy following a German intelligence alert. Authorities tracked his movements across Europe, where he used multiple bank accounts, luxury assets, and fraudulent identification documents to avoid detection.

Despite an international arrest warrant, Almasri was released by an Italian court and returned to Libya on a government jet. His release sparked controversy, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dismissing claims of his involvement in human trafficking. However, UN reports suggest otherwise, highlighting his militia’s control over key detention centres in Tripoli, including Mitiga and Ayn Zara.

According to UN documents from 2022 and 2023, Almasri’s network operated through four stages: interception of migrants at sea, transfer to detention centres, abuse and exploitation of detainees, and their eventual release under specific conditions. Victims have testified against him, detailing torture, sexual slavery, and forced labour.

While Njeem was able to travel freely across Europe using multiple identities, his arrest in Italy exposed his international network. UN officials continue to push for accountability, with evidence suggesting his direct involvement in crimes against humanity.

Tags: human traffickingiccInterpolItalylibyaOsama NjeemWar Crimes
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