by Youssef Diab | May 14, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – Lebanese detainees arrested on terrorism charges in Lebanese prisons launched their “empty stomachs” campaign and began their open hunger strike until their demands are met and a general amnesty is issued leading to their release. Sheikh Khaled Hoblos,...
by Diana Moukalled | Jul 4, 2015 | Opinion
This month is dedicated to a global media campaign against torture. Documented testimonies, investigations, articles and videos of survivors from across the world are being broadcast on alternative media platforms and websites in an attempt to exert more pressure on...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 15, 2015 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Lebanese authorities have implemented new security plans at the country’s largest prison, including placing “dangerous” prisoners in solitary confinement, after police raided the detention facility following reports that the prison had...
by Thair Abbas | Jul 5, 2014 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Lebanese security services have stepped up security around Roumieh Prison following reports of radical Sunni groups seeking to stage a major jailbreak to release Islamist inmates, Lebanon’s interior minister told Asharq Al-Awsat. The decision...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 4, 2013 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Lebanese authorities announced the arrest of a prison guard for attempting to smuggle sandwiches loaded with explosives into Roumieh Prison, north-east of Beirut, on Thursday. A Lebanese security source informed Asharq Al-Awsat that guards at...
