Report: U.N. Demands Urgent Visit to Lebanon over Roumieh Abuse Scandal

The United Nations' Committee against Torture is holding a series of contacts with the Lebanese government in light of the recent abuse scandal at Roumieh Prison, reported al-Akhbar newspaper on Saturday.

Diplomatic sources present in Geneva told the daily that the committee was informed of the video clips showing torture at the facility and is corresponding with the government.

It is seeking to head to Lebanon on an urgent visit to inquire about the scandal.

On Sunday, videos emerged of prison guards abusing Islamist inmates at Roumieh, Lebanon's largest and most over-crowded jail.

The five guards have since been detained and charged for their offenses.

M.T.