Muammar Gaddafi's former spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi to be returned to Libya after guarantees given by Libyan authorities
Mauritania has extradited Muammar Gaddafi's former spy chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, to Libya, according to a Mauritanian government source.
"He was extradited to Libya on the basis of guarantees given by Libyan authorities," the source said on Wednesday, without giving details of the guarantees.
In Tripoli, the Libyan foreign ministry spokesman, Saad al-Shelmani, said he could not confirm that Senussi's extradition had taken place but welcomed the news.
"We have been asking for this move for a very long time and it will be very welcome if it is true," he said.
Senussi's arrest in Mauritania in March marked the start of a three-way tug-of-war among Libya, France and the international criminal court for his extradition.
One of the most feared members of Gaddafi's fallen regime, he had faced trial in Mauritania for illegally entering the country.
"He was extradited to Libya on the basis of guarantees given by Libyan authorities," the source said on Wednesday, without giving details of the guarantees.
In Tripoli, the Libyan foreign ministry spokesman, Saad al-Shelmani, said he could not confirm that Senussi's extradition had taken place but welcomed the news.
"We have been asking for this move for a very long time and it will be very welcome if it is true," he said.
Senussi's arrest in Mauritania in March marked the start of a three-way tug-of-war among Libya, France and the international criminal court for his extradition.
One of the most feared members of Gaddafi's fallen regime, he had faced trial in Mauritania for illegally entering the country.
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