Libya: Gaddafi Must Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity

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In: Commentary, International Criminal Court, International Justice, Libya, Middle East/N. Africa, War Crimes/Crimes Against Humanity

 Richard Dicker, Director of International Justice , argues that any political deal allowing Muammar Gaddafi to avoid prosecution before the ICC would compromise peace and deny the victims of crimes against humanity the possibility of redress.

Amid preparations for the Libya contact group meeting in Istanbul on Friday, which sought a solution to the conflict in Libya, some states reportedly were-behind the scenes-exploring the possibility of offering Muammar Gaddafi the option of internal exile in exchange for relinquishing all power.

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