Beirut:Antalya Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, upon arriving in Antalya for the COP31 climate summit, has committed to ensuring full accountability in the case of several young men arrested between the highlands of Bsharri and Batroun. The arrests have sparked serious suspicions regarding the nature of the youths' activities.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Salam has been in contact with key Lebanese officials, including Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Hajjar, Justice Minister Adel Nassar, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Hajj, and Internal Security Forces Director General Major General Raed Abdallah, to oversee the ongoing investigations. Salam emphasized that the investigations would adhere strictly to the law, asserting that "the era of impunity and cover-ups is over."
In a separate matter, Prime Minister Salam condemned the killing of former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani in Beirut. He praised the efforts of judicial and security authorities in their work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crime, stressing that Beirut must not become a refuge for crime and lawlessness. Salam highlighted the importance of securing the capital and ensuring the safety of individuals on Lebanese territory as non-negotiable priorities.
