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Son of Late Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi Begins Hunger Strike in Lebanese Detention

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Hannibal Gadhafi Protests Detention Without Trial Through Hunger Strike

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In a dramatic turn of events, Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has initiated a hunger strike to protest his prolonged detention without trial in Lebanon. Hannibal Gadhafi has been held captive in Lebanon for over seven years, having been kidnapped from neighboring Syria in 2015, where he sought refuge as a political exile. The hunger strike serves as his desperate plea for justice and fair treatment, according to his lawyer.

Captive in Lebanon: A Struggle for Freedom and Justice

Kidnapped by Lebanese militants who demanded information regarding the fate of a missing Shiite cleric from Libya, Hannibal Gadhafi was subsequently apprehended by Lebanese authorities and has since been detained in a Beirut jail without being granted a trial. Hannibal's lawyer, Paul Romanos, confirmed his client's decision to commence the hunger strike, emphasizing his determination to persist until his demands are met. The exact details of the case remain undisclosed due to confidentiality restrictions.

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Inhumane Conditions and Quest for Liberation

In a statement expressing his grievances, Hannibal Gadhafi shed light on the appalling conditions of his confinement. He questioned the legitimacy of his extended detention without a fair trial and voiced his frustration at the lack of progress over the years. With the hunger strike, he holds those responsible for his unjust treatment accountable for the potential consequences. Hannibal emphasized the urgency of separating the legal system from political influences, advocating for the liberation of justice from the hands of politicians.

The Enigma of Moussa al-Sadr's Disappearance

The disappearance of prominent Lebanese Shiite cleric Moussa al-Sadr in 1978 remains a contentious issue in Lebanon. Al-Sadr, the founder of a Shiite political and military group, went missing during Lebanon's civil war. While some believe he may still be alive and held in a Libyan prison, most Lebanese presume him to be deceased at the age of 94. Al-Sadr's family and followers have contended that Moammar Gadhafi ordered his execution, allegedly due to a dispute over Libyan payments to Lebanese militias.

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