43 Charged in Lebanon for Belonging to Terrorist Groups

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Lebanese State Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr charged 43 people in Lebanon for belonging to militant groups on Thursday.

The suspects include Imad Ahmed Jomaa, whose arrest sparked clashes on August 2 between the army and gunmen in the Lebanese northeastern border town of Arsal.

Ten of the suspects are in detention, while the rest are at large, said NNA.

The suspects include the "emirs" of battle fronts in Syria and commanders of brigades, particularly in the Syrian town of al-Qalamoun.

They have been charged with seeking to carry out terrorist attacks, seizing control of Lebanese territories in order to set up their own emirate, killing soldiers and civilians, sabotaging military vehicles, and damaging public and private property.

The suspects may face death penalty if convicted.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team