New evidence strengthens case against Gaddafi-era crimes​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan has confirmed his office has gathered substantial evidence regarding violence against demonstrators and opponents of the former Gaddafi regime in 2011, following the Security Council’s referral of the situation.

In a report to the Security Council, seen by Libyan Express, Khan detailed that his office has investigated crimes committed in detention facilities, with four public arrest warrants issued thus far.

One outstanding public arrest warrant remains for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Khan noted, adding that his office continues to pursue opportunities for arrest and prosecution relating to this period.

The prosecutor emphasised that combating impunity for Rome Statute violations against both Libyans and foreign nationals in Libya’s detention facilities remains a priority, in accordance with the Council’s mandate.

“The team will maintain its accelerated pace of investigation, with significant developments expected in the next reporting period”, Khan said.

During the current reporting period, the office has substantially expanded its evidence gathering regarding alleged crimes across detention facilities nationwide, encompassing various groups and authorities.

The investigation team has collected more than 25 preliminary examinations and witness statements, alongside medical records, photographs and video evidence.

Khan revealed that the team is evaluating evidence sufficiency for potential arrest warrants next year, though noting that such requests remain confidential until formal release.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​