ICC probes Gaddafi for crimes against humanity

THE HAGUE

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday he would investigate Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and key aides for suspected crimes against humanity.

"We have identified some individuals with de facto or formal authority, who have authority over the security forces," that have clamped down on a rebellion that started on February 15, Luis Moreno-Ocampo told journalists in The Hague.

"They are Muammar Gaddafi, his inner circle, including some of this sons."

Mr Moreno-Ocampo also listed individuals including the veteran Libyan leader's head of personal security, and the head of the external security forces.

More than 100,000 people have already fled Libya to escape a vicious crackdown by Gaddafi loyalists which has left at least 1,000 dead, according to UN estimates.