Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash NYT Par : Emma Bubola and Elisabetta Povoledo 24 janvier 2025 à 14:17 The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa. © Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse, via ReutersAngelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni, opposition members of Italy’s Parliament, denounced the government’s release of Osama Elmasry Njeem at a news conference on Thursday.