Oct
30

ICC warns Libya’s Saif al-Islam against fleeing (Reuters)

THE HAGUE (Reuters) ? The International Criminal Court said on Saturday Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was in contact through intermediaries about surrendering for trial, but it also had information mercenaries were trying to spirit him to a friendly African nation. The ICC has warned the 39-year-old, apparently anxious not to be captured by Libyan interim government [...]

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Oct
22

With Muammar Qaddafi killed, is Libya’s war over?

Muammar Qaddafi was killed today by guerrillas near his hometown. His death dramatically limits the chances of a long-running insurgency in Libya. The details of Muammar Qaddafi’s death are still trickling out of Sirte. While the full circumstances of his killing aren’t yet clear, beyond the fact that he appeared to meet his end at [...]

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