Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Investigated Over Controversial Release of Libyan Official

Meloni and top ministers face allegations of complicity and misuse of state resources in the repatriation of a Libyan official wanted for crimes against humanity.

Giorgia Meloni, along with Italy's ministers of Justice and Interior, is under investigation for her alleged role in the release and repatriation of Libyan police chief Oussama Al-Masri Najim.
Al-Masri, wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, was arrested in Turin but released due to a procedural error and flown back to Libya on a state aircraft.
Critics allege the Italian government succumbed to Libyan pressure, with threats to increase migrant departures toward Italy if Al-Masri was not freed.
Meloni has condemned the investigation as politically motivated, accusing the judiciary of targeting her administration amidst broader tensions over judicial reforms.
The case raises questions about Italy's commitment to international justice and its handling of sensitive migration and security issues.