Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni investigated over release of Libyan warlord

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is under investigation (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Premier Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the premier announced on Tuesday.

Ms Meloni revealed the investigation, which claims she allegedly aided and abetted Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, in a video posted on social media.