Libya and the ICC

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International Criminal Court Chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno Ocampo will open an investigation in Libya.

Following a preliminary probe into whether Libyan authorities can be tried for crimes against humanity against civilians calling for regime change, Ocampo concluded that a full investigation is warranted.

On Thursday, Ocampo "will present an overview of the alleged crimes committed in Libya since 15 February 2011 and preliminary information as to the entities and persons who could be prosecuted and put them on notice to avoid future crimes," said a statement from the court.

The next step is for the prosecutor to present his case to ICC judges who will then decide whether or not to issue arrest warrants based on the evidence.

Libyan security forces have cracked down on protests that started nearly two weeks ago against the 41-year regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

The unrest has killed at least 1,000 people and triggered a "humanitarian emergency", the UN refugee agency UNHCR said, as almost 100,000 people, mostly migrant workers, fled the North African state.

Ocampo said on Monday "this could constitute crimes against humanity," and "it must stop," he added.

The violence has sparked an outcry from the international community. The UN Security Council on Saturday referred the situation in Libya to the ICC, saying "the widespread and systematic attacks currently taking place against the civilian population may amount to crimes against humanity."

Since Monday, Ocampo's office has been liaising with the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League, as well as States. Additionally, the Argentine prosecutor will also request information from other sources including from Interpol who will provide assistance. 

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