ICC confirms all charges against Khaled El Hishri and commits first Libya case to trial

Historic procedural milestone must be followed by a fair trial, sustained cooperation and broader accountability

On 16 July 2026, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court unanimously confirmed all 17 charges brought against Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri and committed him to trial.

The judges found substantial grounds to believe that Mr El Hishri is responsible for 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed against people detained at Mitiga Prison and elsewhere under the control of the prison’s leadership between 1 May 2014 and 30 June 2020.

Read the full statement below.