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NGO Says Tripoli Victim Died as Video Allegedly Shows ICC-Wanted Almasri Beating Man

Italy’s earlier decision to return him after arrest is under renewed scrutiny from opponents demanding accountability.

Overview

  • The clip, first published by Libyan outlet Almasdar Media and now circulating widely, has not been independently verified by news organizations.
  • The man in the footage is identified by media as Osama Njeem Almasri, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on accusations including war crimes and crimes against humanity.
  • Rifugiati in Libia says the person seen being beaten later died and notes it is still working to confirm the exact date of the incident.
  • The video shows the assailant throwing a man to the ground, striking him repeatedly in a busy street, attempting to drag him, and leaving visible blood at the scene.
  • Italian coverage recalls that Almasri was arrested in Italy and then flown back to Libya on a state aircraft, triggering political backlash and contributing to proceedings targeting Ministers Carlo Nordio and Matteo Piantedosi and Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano.