Cases
The Prosecutor v. Gaddafi
-
Allegations & Charges
Factual Allegations
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi (Al-Islam) is the second eldest son 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-Islam played a key role in implementing Gaddafi’s plan to suppress the February 2011 protests through any means necessary, including through lethal force. Al-Islam allegedly met with Al-Senussi and Gaddafi before the February 2011 protests to construct this plan, and conduct initial measures such as mobilizing Security Forces and recruiting foreign mercenaries. Al-Islam allegedly played an active role in recruiting these mercenaries, integrating them into the Security Forces, and in supporting the Security Forces organizationally.
Throughout the uprising and ensuing conflict, Al-Islam appeared often on Libyan and international media. In these interviews, Al-Islam allegedly continually expressed the Gaddafi regime’s control over Security Forces and willingness to use additional violence against protesters or civilians perceived as dissidents.
Please visit the Court’s website for more information on The Prosecutor v. Gaddafi.
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)
-
Key Events
-
Pre-Trial Chamber I issued a public arrest warrant for Gaddafi on June 27, 2011. The suspect is in the custody of a rebel militia in Libya.
- Arrest Warrant Issued : June 27, 2011
- Admissibility Challenged : May 1, 2012
-
Decision on the admissibility
Decision of Admissibility : May 31, 2013
Press release -
Decision on the confirmation of admissibility
Confirmation of Admissibility : May 21, 2014
Press release
-