Lebanon Requests Extradition of Two Syrians Suspected in Murder of Former Iraqi MP Al-Alwani
Lebanese authorities have officially requested the handover of two Syrian suspects in the murder of former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed Al-Alwani, following their escape to Syria.
Lebanese authorities have issued an official request to apprehend two Syrian nationals suspected of involvement in the killing of former Iraqi parliamentarian Ahmed Al-Alwani in Beirut.
A judicial source confirmed that security services have identified the suspects, noting that they fled to Syria immediately following the incident.
Al-Alwani was discovered strangled inside an apartment rented by the suspects in the Tariq al-Jadida district, shortly after his arrival in the Lebanese capital on November 5.
As part of the ongoing investigation to uncover the motives behind the crime, Lebanese security forces have detained a Lebanese citizen for questioning.
Al-Alwani rose to political prominence in 2013 when he supported protests against the government of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.