Rome, Jan. 29 -- Prosecutors in Rome have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord - Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri - who was wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, AP news agency quoted PM Meloni as saying.

In a video posted on social media, Meloni revealed about the probe over allegedly aiding and abetting Ossama Anjiem. She said Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, and the cabinet undersecretary for intelligence matters, Alfredo Mantovano have also been placed under investigation.

The Italian PM said that she is under no obligation to resign, and being placed under investigation in I...