Hashem Abedi extradition and arrest: What will happen now?
Hashem, his younger brother, was detained in Libya shortly after the atrocity and made the subject of an extradition request in November, 2017. Police confirmed the Crown Prosecution Service has 'authorised the charge of Hashem Abedi in respect of' 22 counts of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life. Ian Hopkins, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) successfully applied for the extradition of Hashem Abedi from Libya and today he has been extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack. Security minister Ben Wallace said: "I am pleased that the extradition of Hashem Abedi to the UK has been completed. (Image: PA)Home Secretary Sajid Javid said: "The extradition of Hashem Abedi is an important step forward in the investigation into the Manchester Arena attack.
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July 17, 2019 19:41 UTC
UK arrests Manchester bomber’s brother
Hashem Abedi, the brother of the man who carried out the bombing in Manchester. Agence France-PresseThe brother of a suicide bomber who attacked a concert in the British city of Manchester in 2017 was extradited from Libya on Wednesday and arrested in London on suspicion of helping plan the blast, police said.Salman Abedi, a 22-year-old Briton born to Libyan parents, blew himself up at the end of a show by US singer Ariana Grande in the deadliest militant attack in Britain for 12 years.The explosion killed 22 people and injured more than 500.London had sought the extradition of his brother Hashem after police issued an arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion. But Tripoli had long stalled on the request, made in November 2017.“He has today been successfully extradited, for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack,” Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said in a statement.“He was handed over by Libyan authorities to British police officers this morning. They escorted him on the flight back and he landed in the UK a short while ago.” Police said Abedi arrived at a London airport and would appear at Westminster Magistrates Court but did not say when.A spokesman for the Tripoli-based Special Deterrence Force (Rada), who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the case, said he was extradited in accordance with a court verdict.British politicians welcomed the extradition of Abedi.“Thanks to the Libyan authorities for their close cooperation on the successful extradition of Hashem Abedi,” said British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt, a contender to replace Theresa May as prime minister.“Whoever is found responsible for this great evil must face justice. It is right that Abedi will now face criminal proceedings in the UK.” Rada, a counter-terrorism and anti-crime group aligned with the internationally recognised government in Tripoli, arrested Hashem shortly after the Manchester bombing on suspicion he had helped coordinate the attack.Rada said at the time that Salman and Hashem flew together to Libya in April 2017, before Salman returned to Britain to carry out the attack at the Manchester Arena in May.Reuters
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July 17, 2019 19:41 UTC
Libya extradites Manchester bomber's brother to U.K.
Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of a suicide bomber who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 and killed 22 people, officials said. Salman Abedi’s brother, Hashem, who was arrested in Libya days after the bombing, was handed over to British officials and then flown to Britain, where he was arrested for murder, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. “He has today been successfully extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack,” it said. Manchester police said Abedi was also being arrested for attempted murder and “conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life. Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of dictator Moammar Gadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising 2011.
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July 17, 2019 19:30 UTC
US and Tunisia reiterate support for the efforts of the UN envoy to Libya
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui reiterated their support for the efforts of the UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame to find a political solution for the Libyan crisis, in accordance with the UN action plan. The two ministers stressed on the sidelines of the third round of the strategic dialogue between Tunisia and the United States held in Washington; on the importance of working to restore stability to Libya, according to the Tunisian Foreign Ministry. In a another statement issued Tuesday, the US reaffirmed with other foreign countries via its state department support for Salame's efforts and called for the cessation of fighting in Tripoli and to return to the political process under the United Nations umbrella.
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July 17, 2019 16:41 UTC
UK arrests Manchester bomber's brother after Libya extradition
FILE PHOTO: Two women wrapped in thermal blankets stand near the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017. London had sought the extradition of his brother Hashem after police issued an arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion. “He has today been successfully extradited, for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack,” Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said in a statement. “Thanks to the Libyan authorities for their close cooperation on the successful extradition of Hashem Abedi,” said British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt, a contender to replace Theresa May as prime minister. The Abedi family emigrated to Britain during the rule of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, moving from London to the Fallowfield area of south Manchester.
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July 17, 2019 16:41 UTC
Brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber arrested in UK
Greater Manchester Police said Hashem Abedi, the younger brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, has been arrested for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life. LONDON — A key suspect in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people was arrested Wednesday at a London airport after being extradited from Libya, British police said. Greater Manchester Police said Hashem Abedi, the younger brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, has been arrested for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life. Ahmed Bin Salem, a spokesman for the Tripoli-based Special Deterrence Force, said they extradited Hashem Abedi from Libya following a court order. The arrest warrant for Hashem Abedi was issued by a Westminster Magistrates' Court judge and approved by Home Secretary Sajid Javid.
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July 17, 2019 16:18 UTC
Libya: 165 More Sudanese Evacuated From Libya Conflict Zone
Tripoli / Khartoum — A group of 165 Sudanese citizens have been evacuated from Libya and are due to arrive in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum today. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrival of a new batch of people, who were stranded in Libya because of the current military confrontations in and around Tripoli. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out in a statement that the new group was preceded by the arrival of a group of 152 Sudanese on June 2, and another group of 182 on July 10. Special flightsThe statement said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Sudanese Embassy in Tripoli and the Sudanese working abroad, in cooperation with the International Organisation for Migration, will organise special flights to evacuate the Sudanese affected by the war in Libya who are wishing to return to the country. Support Radio Dabanga for as little as €2.50, the equivalent of a cup of coffee.
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July 17, 2019 16:18 UTC
Hashem Abedi: Manchester bomber’s brother extradited from Libya on murder charges
Hashem Abedi was detained in Libya on suspicion of helping to plan the attack which killed 22 peopleThe younger brother of the Manchester bomber has been charged with the murders of 22 concertgoers and the attempted murders of dozens more after his extradition from Libya today. Hashem Abedi, 22, arrived on a private jet chartered by the British government from Tripoli this afternoon and was arrested upon landing. His elder brother, Salman Abedi, carried out a suicide attack on crowds leaving an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017. The extradition of the younger of the Abedi brothers came after a complex policing and diplomatic operation. He allegedly fled Britain days before the bombing and was soon detained in their father’s native Libya on suspicion of involvement in the plot.
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July 17, 2019 15:56 UTC
Hashem Abedi, brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi extradited to Britain
The brother of Salman Abedi, the Manchester Arena suicide bomber, has been extradited to the United Kingdom from Libya. Hashem Abedi was arrested in Libya shortly after his brother Salman Abedi blew himself up at a concert at the Manchester Arena in May 2017, killing innocent 22 people. Hashem Abedi, brother of Salman, was arrested in Libya the day after his brother carried out the attack. Security Minister Ben Wallace said: "I am pleased that the extradition of Hashem Abedi to the UK has been completed. Mr Hopkins added: "Greater Manchester Police officers have arrested Hashem Abedi for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.
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July 17, 2019 15:56 UTC
Manchester Arena bomber's brother extradited to Britain to face trial over Ariana Grande terror attack
Hashem Abedi landed at an unspecified London airport on Wednesday, escorted by British police officers, after months of work to ensure his extradition from Tripoli. Ian Hopkins, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) successfully applied for the extradition of Hashem Abedi from Libya and today he has been extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack. "I am pleased that the extradition of Hashem Abedi to the UK has been completed. "Today my thoughts are with the victims of the Manchester Arena attacks and I can assure them that we will not rest until justice is done." Home Secretary Sajid Javid said: "The extradition of Hashem Abedi is an important step forward in the investigation into the Manchester Arena attack.
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July 17, 2019 15:45 UTC
Libya extradites Manchester bomber's brother
Libya extradites Manchester bomber's brotherHashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester bomber, is wanted by British police on charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosionLONDON - Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of a suicide bomber who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 and killed 22 people, officials said. Salman Abedi's brother Hashem, who was arrested in Libya days after the bombing, was handed over to British officials and then flown to Britain where he was arrested for murder, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. "He has today been successfully extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack," it said. Manchester police said Abedi was also being arrested for attempted murder and "conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life". Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising 2011.
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July 17, 2019 15:22 UTC
Brother of Manchester bomber arrested in UK after extradition
British police say they have arrested the brother of a suspected suicide bomber following his extradition to London from Libya on suspicion of helping plan the deadly 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Hashem Abedi, 22, was arrested after he landed at a London airport on Wednesday and will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court, though police did not specify when. "He has today been successfully extradited, for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack," Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said in a statement. London had requested the extradition of his brother Hashem after police issued an arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause the explosion. Rada, a counterterrorism and anti-crime group aligned with the internationally recognised government in Tripoli, had arrested Hashem shortly after the Manchester bombing on suspicion he had helped plan the attack.
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July 17, 2019 15:22 UTC
Libya: Young fighters on the front against Haftar in the Battle of Tripoli
“It’s simple: those who don’t listen, those who don’t obey, are already dead!” But Meftah is also concerned about their survival. “If they survive, they are free to join us or not!”The young Tripolitans certainly need advice and protection. You will sacrifice yourself more easily for a friend or brother than for a stranger.” Tarek listens attentively. He praises the good will of his young fighters but acknowledges their inexperience when a teenager passes by, an ungrateful grin on his baby-fuzz face. Kids who return home at nightfall, that’s also the battle of Tripoli.
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July 17, 2019 15:11 UTC
Manchester Arena terrorist’s brother arrested for murder after extradition
Hashem Abedi has been arrested (Picture: Special Deterrence Force/Reuters)The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been extradited from Libya and arrested for murder. Hashem Abedi landed in London this afternoon and was immediately taken into police custody. He allegedly helped brother Salman Abedi with the attack at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena in 2017. Ian Hopkins, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service successfully applied for the extradition of Hashem Abedi from Libya and today he has been extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack. Security Minister Ben Wallace said: ‘I am pleased that the extradition of Hashem Abedi to the UK has been completed.
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July 17, 2019 15:10 UTC
Manchester bomber's brother extradited from Libya to the UK
Michelle LiveseyThe brother of the Manchester Arena bomber is in police custody after being extradited from Libya to the UK in connection with the attack which killed 22 people. Ian Hopkins, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: ``The Crown Prosecution Service successfully applied for the extradition of Hashem Abedi from Libya and today he has been extradited for offences relating to the Manchester Arena attack. Security Minister Ben Wallace said: ?``I am pleased that the extradition of Hashem Abedi to the UK has been completed. ``Today my thoughts are with the victims of the Manchester Arena attacks and I can assure them that we will not rest until justice is done.' Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:"The attack on the Manchester Arena was an appalling act and many people suffer the consequences of it every day.
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July 17, 2019 15:00 UTC