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20 Nov 2011 09:51

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World: Libya won’t hand Gaddafi’s son over to the International Criminal Court

  • what Despite the fact that the new Libyan government has yet to put together a justice system of its own, the country says it plans to try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi within its borders, rather than sending him to the International Criminal Court.
  • why “The ICC is just a secondary court, and the people of Libya will not allow Seif al-Islam to be tried outside,” claimed information minister Mahmoud Shammam. Gaddafi’s son is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity. source

19 Nov 2011 16:15

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World: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi captured alive, complete with iconic photo

With perhaps the most iconic photo to come out of a capture since Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Gaddafi’s most notorious son, fearing for his safety, gave himself up without a fight early Saturday. source

26 Oct 2011 21:25

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World: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi may soon surrender to the ICC

  • Headed to the Hague? That may be the case for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan dictator. Saif is wanted for war crimes, and may soon face the International Criminal Court for just that reason — according to Libya’s National Transitional Council, he’s willing to turn himself in to the ICC, which would be a very positive thing for proponents of international justice. source