The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unsealed an arrest warrant for Saif Suleiman Sneidel, a Libyan national, who faces accusations of war crimes including murder, torture, and outrages upon personal dignity.
The ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor welcomed the decision by Pre-Trial Chamber I to make the warrant public, as the move aims to increase the chances of Sneidel’s arrest and surrender. Mr. Sneidel served as an officer in Group 50 of the Al-Saiqa Brigade, a unit that took part in “Operation Dignity,” an operation launched by the so-called Libyan National Army in Benghazi in May 2014.
According to the ICC, in November 2020, the Chamber issued the original arrest warrant, finding reasonable grounds to believe Sneidel participated in three executions that resulted in the murders of 23 people. These executions took place in or around Benghazi between June 2016 and July 2017. The court also found sufficient reason to believe Sneidel holds criminal responsibility for torture.
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The Office of the Prosecutor originally requested the warrant under seal to maximize opportunities for arrest and minimize risks to the ongoing criminal investigation. However, citing a change in circumstances, the Office requested the unsealing of the warrant in July 2025.
Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan explained, “The judges’ decision to unseal the warrant improves chances of arrest. The Court can now discuss issues related to possible arrest with States, the UN Security Council, and the international community at large, fostering support and cooperation. We hope to create the momentum for Mr. Sneidel’s arrest and surrender.”
The Office has called on Libyan authorities to execute the arrest warrant as required by UN Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011). This resolution referred the situation in Libya to the ICC. The case against Sneidel is part of the ICC’s broader investigation into crimes from the 2014-2020 operations, which constitutes a priority for the Office. The ICC’s investigation into Libya covers four main areas: the 2011 violence, crimes in detention facilities, crimes during the 2014-2020 operations, and crimes against migrants.
The Prosecution alleges that Mr. Sneidel had a close relationship with deceased ICC suspect Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf Al-Werfalli, and held a significant leadership role alongside him. Prior to his death, the ICC had issued two arrest warrants for Al-Werfalli for eight executions in Benghazi, three of which the Prosecution now alleges Sneidel also participated in. The Office expressed its gratitude to victims and witnesses for their courage and cooperation, stating its commitment to delivering accountability for atrocities in Libya.
