🇱🇾 Libya Gazette — Edition 015
• El Hishri’s ICC transfer: justice begins
• Detention system still expanding
• East Libya pushes back on EU border demands
• Mass deportations and rising abuses
Read the full issue: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_...

PRESS RELEASE:
El-Hishri’s appearance before the #ICC is an important moment in #Libya’s long struggle against impunity. It offers a real opportunity for victims to be heard and for #justice, truth and reparation to finally move forward.

The Court confirmed Al-Hishri’s identity, informed him of his rights, and set the confirmation of charges hearing for 19 May 2026.
Between now and then, the prosecution must disclose all underlying evidence, the defense prepares its challenge, and victims begin the process.

Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc noted that El Hishri's defence team - Yasser Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, and Iain Edwards - had filed a preliminary request for Provisional Release which, once formally submitted, the Chamber would consider "in due course".

In a speedy 21 mins, El Hishri's first appearance at the #ICC ends.

He listened to the War Crimes (Imprisonment, torture, murder, rape, sexual violence, outrages upon personal dignity) & Crimes Against Humanity (Imprisonment, torture, rape, sexual violence, murder, persecution) he is accused of.

Khaled El #Hishri’s first appearance before the #ICC in The Hague is happening now.
Watch it live here:
www.youtube.com/live/XqbBVjO...

El Hishri’s transfer to the ICC marks an important moment for international justice in Libya, after decades in which armed groups committed serious abuses, including in migrant detention centers and prisons, with impunity. apnews.com/article/icc-...

The arrest is a crucial development, as it marks the 1st case in the ICC’s Libya Situation moving toward proceedings in The Hague. It sends an important message to survivors that justice is possible. However justice requires follow-through. We urge Germany to ensure El Hishri’s surrender to the ICC.

El Hishri’s arrest in Germany a major development for the International Criminal Court’s Libya investigation & long‑overdue breakthrough for survivors of grave crimes in detention in Libya, at Mitiga & beyond. Next step must be prompt surrender to the Court. See our @ecchr.bsky.social press release👇

Now also confirmed by the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor 👇 "The Office looks forward to Mr El Hishri’s transfer to the ICC in due course... This is an important moment. We can now look towards the first judicial proceedings in the Libya situation before the Court."

NEW EPISODE

Tyrants of Midnight: Episode 11

After surviving the battle with the Vinyr and learning of Hishri’s motives, the trio heads back to House Medani. As the interrogation of Zarozul gets underway, Naz’s magic unravels mysteries about The Tyrants from the traitor.