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The Prosecutor v. Abdullah Al-Senussi

Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Abdullah Al-Senussi

Situation Situation in Libya
Status Closed · Inadmissible

Context

Abdullah Al-Senussi was the former head of military intelligence of Libya. He was suspected of crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Libya from 15 February 2011. On 11 October 2013, Pre-Trial Chamber I declared the case inadmissible before the ICC as it was subject to genuine domestic proceedings by Libyan authorities. On 24 July 2014, the Appeals Chamber confirmed the inadmissibility decision, bringing ICC proceedings to an end.

Pre-Trial

Arrest warrant 27 June 2011
Crimes at arrest warrant Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS
Crime against humanity of persecution · art. 7(1)(h) RS
Inadmissibility decision 11 October 2013 · Case declared inadmissible by Pre-Trial Chamber I
Appeal judgment 24 July 2014 · Inadmissibility confirmed · ICC proceedings ended

Key Documents

Warrant of arrest Warrant of Arrest for Abdullah Al-Senussi (2011)
Inadmissibility decision Decision on the Admissibility of the Case against Abdullah Al-Senussi (2013)
Appeal judgment Appeals Chamber Judgment confirming Inadmissibility (2014)
ICC case page Press Release on the Inadmissibility Judgment — The Prosecutor v. Abdullah Al-Senussi