Osama Najim
Osama Najim is a Libyan police chief who has been accused of war crimes, including torture and murder, and is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). His recent release by the Italian government has sparked controversy and criticism from human rights activists like David Yambio, who was allegedly a victim of Najim's abuses during his detention.
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Osama Najim is a Libyan warlord wanted by the international criminal court for suspected war crimes.
Six dead and 40 missing in boat disaster off Italian island of Lampedusa – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-19
Osama Najim is a Libyan warlord wanted by the international criminal court for suspected war crimes.
Six dead and 40 missing in boat disaster off Italian island of Lampedusa | Italy
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Osama Najim, known as Almasri, is the director of a detention centre in Mitiga in Tripoli.
Italian activist alerts ICC to spyware attack when in communication with court | ItalyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Osama Najim is a Libyan police chief wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes.
Campaigner for migrants in Libya says his phone was targeted in spyware attack | ItalyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11