Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord

ROME (AP) — Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Premier Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the premier announced on Tuesday.

Meloni revealed the investigation over allegedly aiding and abetting Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, in a video posted on social media.

She said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation.

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