The Libyan National Army (LNA), headed by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, said Thursday it arrested commander Mahmoud al-Werfalli wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes. The army, which controls most parts of Eastern Libya, also said Haftar ordered Werfalli’s investigation. “We inform you that the defendant in your judicial case, Mahmoud al-Werfalli, is under investigation for the cases against him by the general military prosecutor and is now under arrest,” the LNA said in a statement. Several videos emerged showing Werfalli participating directly and indirectly in the execution of Islamic State group (IS) suspects. “We announce our readiness to cooperate with you in informing you of the result and course of the judicial case,” the LNA said.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 18, 2017 15:45 UTC