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Islamist prisoners: A ticking time bomb for Lebanon?

With the presence of 170 Syrian Islamists in Lebanese prisons, L’Orient-Le Jour learned that Syria’s new authorities intend to request the repatriation of its citizens in the near future. 

Islamist prisoners: A ticking time bomb for Lebanon?

Supporters of Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir during a demonstration demanding his release, March 17, 2023, in Saida. (Credit: Muntasser Abdallah/L'Orient Today)

Since the Islamist-led rebel coalition came to power in Syria, the Sunni public opinion in Lebanon, particularly its Islamist component, has grown fervent. Immediately, the Islamist prisoners’ and detainees’ dossier — who have been in prisons for...
Since the Islamist-led rebel coalition came to power in Syria, the Sunni public opinion in Lebanon, particularly its Islamist component, has grown fervent. Immediately, the Islamist prisoners’ and detainees’ dossier — who have been in prisons for...