The victim Mohammad Harkous. (Credit: Image circulating on social media)
A young man, Mohammad Harkous, died under unclear circumstances following his arrest and interrogation by the Lebanese Army in Beirut’s southern suburbs — was he killed due to torture?The Harkous family accused Hezbollah and the army of being responsible for their son’s arrest, alleged torture and death. The military confirmed Saturday that Mohammad died following questioning by its services and announced a broader investigation, without addressing the allegations of torture. A source within Hezbollah denied any involvement.Following a complaint filed by the family with Prosecutor General Jamal Hajjar on Monday, Jan. 12, the case is now under legal review. The file has been transferred to the government commissioner at the military court, Claude Ghanem, the family’s lawyer, Hassan Ibrahim, confirmed to L’Orient-Le Jour. The family’s...
A young man, Mohammad Harkous, died under unclear circumstances following his arrest and interrogation by the Lebanese Army in Beirut’s southern suburbs — was he killed due to torture?The Harkous family accused Hezbollah and the army of being responsible for their son’s arrest, alleged torture and death. The military confirmed Saturday that Mohammad died following questioning by its services and announced a broader investigation, without addressing the allegations of torture. A source within Hezbollah denied any involvement.Following a complaint filed by the family with Prosecutor General Jamal Hajjar on Monday, Jan. 12, the case is now under legal review. The file has been transferred to the government commissioner at the military court, Claude Ghanem, the family’s lawyer, Hassan Ibrahim, confirmed to L’Orient-Le Jour. The...
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