Libya's Justice Efforts with ICC
El Hishri, a Mitiga Prison official, is accused of overseeing murder, torture, rape, and sexual violence in Libya (2015–2020).
German police detained El Hishri at Berlin airport in July 2023, pending ICC transfer.
UNSC briefing highlighted progress in Libya's justice, with nine outstanding ICC warrants.
Libya is not a Rome Statute signatory but accepted ICC jurisdiction until 2027.
Osama Elmasry Njeem's detention and release in Italy show ICC cooperation challenges.
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