Asir's Trial Adjourned to August
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
The trial of fugitive Salafist cleric Sheikh Ahmed al-Asir and Islamist suspects arrested following clashes with the Lebanese army last year has been adjourned to next month.
The trial of al-Asir and around 40 detained men started Tuesday but was adjourned to August 26 after the court failed to summon all the suspects.
Al-Asir, 45, went into hiding following the deadly gunbattles with the army in in the southern city of Sidon in June 2013. Indictments that called for the death penalty were issued in February against him and 56 of his followers.
The clashes erupted after al-Asir's supporters opened fire on an army checkpoint near the cleric's headquarters in Abra, a suburb of Sidon.
The attack and the fierce clashes that ensued left around 18 soldiers and more than 20 gunmen dead.
The gunbattles concentrated in the area of the Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque, where al-Asir was a preacher, and nearby buildings in Abra.
The families of the detainees have held several protests, calling for quick and fair trials.
G.K.
M.T.
15 July 2014, 12:44
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Any news when Mamlouk/Smaha trial will start?
Any news about the color of the KIA that HA used to assassinate Mr. Shatah?
Any news about the would be assassin of Mp Butrous Harb?
Any news about the arrest warrants of the saints that assassinated Hariri?
Any news... Any news....
No News....
15 July 2014, 13:41
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assir and his men deliberately murdered dozens of soldiers, he must hang
15 July 2014, 15:09
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maybe they want us to forget he's still running in the fields along his horse
15 July 2014, 15:13
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I cannot believe you just said that.. Hezbollah costed over 1000 lebanese lives... Not Israel? Oh, never heard that one before!
15 July 2014, 16:07
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What a load of garbage terrorist. You really are a true Salafi, then go join Assir and the other fugitives, you seem to value them extremely highly.
15 July 2014, 19:10
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Yes because everyone knows Interpol and western nations are not biased at all. They are full of integrity, honest and just.
15 July 2014, 16:22
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probably in paradise with his 4 year old wifey, hiding in saudi arabia being pampered by al saud?
15 July 2014, 21:50
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You always exceed expectations by reaching a new low even for you. Excellent post and relevant as always.
15 July 2014, 19:08
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Yes yes Israelis, the ones who did the killing, didnt actually do the killing. War is peace. Ignorance is strength. Freedom is slavery. Big brother is watching you. Good dog PJ boy. Btw BOO!!!!! SHi3as out to get ya again better run and get ur teddy bear
16 July 2014, 01:08
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i'm waiting for u southern, even if i dont follow naive assir...
