ICC Takes Custody of Libyan Suspect Accused of Serious Crimes at Mitiga Prison The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has confirmed that Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior official at Libya’s Mitiga Prison, is now in its detention center. El Hishri was handed over to the court on Monday by German authorities, who had arrested him in July 2025. He faces charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape, and sexual violence, allegedly committed between 2015 and early 2020 while thousands of detainees were held at the facility for extended periods. The ICC has been investigating atrocities in Libya since 2011, following a referral from the United Nations Security Council. An initial appearance for El Hishri before judges is expected to be scheduled soon. The court’s deputy prosecutor recently told the UN Security Council that there is growing momentum toward accountability in Libya, despite challenges such as intimidation of staff. Nine other arrest warrants related to the same case remain outstanding, including one for Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The ICC relies on cooperation from member states to enforce its decisions and bring suspects to trial.