Libyan Spy Chief is Extradited From Mauritania
Abdullah al-Senussi is wanted by the Libyan government and the International Criminal Court
Mauritania has handed Libya's former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi over to the Libyan authorities, state media say.
Libya wants to try Mr Senussi for crimes allegedly committed during his time as Col Gaddafi's right-hand man. He is also wanted by France and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Mauritania previously said Senussi must first face charges of illegal entry.
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