Cases
The Prosecutor v. Gaddafi
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Allegations & Charges
Factual Allegations
Abdullah Al-Senussi is the brother-in-law of Muammar Gaddafi, ruler of Libya from 1969- 2011. As a member of Gaddafi’s inner circle, the ICC Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) alleges that Al-Senussi played a key role in implementing Gaddafi’s pan to suppress the February 2011 protests through any means necessary, including through lethal force. Al-Senussi allegedly met with Al-Islam and Gaddafi before the February 2011 protests to construct this plan, and conduct initial measures such as mobilizing Security Forces and recruiting foreign mercenaries. The OTP alleges that Senussi commanded Security Forces during the uprising, and that Al-Senussi functioned as Gaddafi’s “executioner.” Senussi allegedly directed the Security Forces’ attack on civilian protestors in Benghazi and ordered Security Forces to shoot civilians.
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Charges
The Accused is alleged to have committed the crimes listed below as an individual, jointly with another or through another person under Article 25(3)(a) of the Rome Statute.
Under this mode of criminal liability, the Accused is charged with the following atrocity crimes:
Murder (Crime against Humanity): Article 7(1)(a)
Persecution (Crime against Humanity): Article 7(1)(h)
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Key Events
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Pre-Trial Chamber I issued a public arrest warrant for Al-Senussi on June 27, 2011. On July 24, 2014 the Appeals Chamber confirmed Pre-Trial Chamber I’s decision declaring the case against him inadmissible before the ICC.
- Arrest Warrant Issued : June 27, 2011
- Admissibility Challenged : April 2, 2013
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Decision on the inadmissibility
Decision of Inadmissibility : October 11, 2013
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Decision on the confirmation of inadmissibility
Confirmation of Inadmissibility : July 24, 2014
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