Qardawi's son held in Lebanon after crossing from Syria
An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press.
Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt's government.
He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad's downfall.
His late father, Youssef al-Qaradawi, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades.
Source: Associated Press
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