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Second Turkish hostage released to Lebanese security

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A Turkish national who was kidnapped in Beirut was released to security forces on Thursday, a Lebanese security source said.

“The Turkish ambassador is heading to Lebanese General Security to collect the released Turk,” said the source, who asked to remain anonymous, without giving further details.

The kidnapping of foreigners has become a growing concern in Lebanon, which is worried about a possible spillover of sectarian violence from the revolt in Syria.

The unidentified Turk may have been kidnapped in revenge for the abduction of 11 Shi’ite Muslim Lebanese men in Syria, a diplomat in Beirut said.

He is the second Turkish man to be released in a week. On Tuesday, a Turkish national who had been abducted by a Lebanese Shi’ite clan in Beirut was released to security forces.

He had been abducted in mid-August, along with around 20 Syrians, to put pressure on rebels in Syria who had seized one of their kinsmen in Damascus. The Turkish national was the last in the group to be released.

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4 responses to “Second Turkish hostage released to Lebanese security”

  1. Leborigine Avatar
    Leborigine

    Since Ya Libnan misses this anniversary on an annual basis. I would like to remind everyone that today, exactly thirty years ago, Lebanon died with the tragic death of the President of Lebanese Republic of 10452km2 Al Marhoom Sheikh Bashir Gemayel. It was once in a lifetime opportunity to have a free, independant, respectful nation, a nation with pride and a strong leader who never feared the front lines. May he R.I.P.

    1. nayyashAl3arab Avatar
      nayyashAl3arab

      now you are making sense & i second your plea & liked yor comment; its also eid al salib; seems Lebanon will have to carry the cross for long time. Actually you were faster than me, i was going to talk about it & invite the bloggers including our shia brothers to observe a minute of silence in that occasion as a token of solidarity with their christian brethren. I wouldnt waste my time to invite the sunnah allies of geagea since an ally of a maffiosi wouldn’t be interested in more decent memorials; by saying ally i am being generous & polite: they are hiring him as a mule. Long live Free Lebanon 10452 km².

  2. Leborigine Avatar
    Leborigine

    Since Ya Libnan misses this anniversary on an annual basis. I would like to remind everyone that today, exactly thirty years ago, Lebanon died with the tragic death of the President of Lebanese Republic of 10452km2 Al Marhoom Sheikh Bashir Gemayel. It was once in a lifetime opportunity to have a free, independant, respectful nation, a nation with pride and a strong leader who never feared the front lines. May he R.I.P.

    1. nayyashAl3arab Avatar
      nayyashAl3arab

      now you are making sense & i second your plea & liked yor comment; its also eid al salib; seems Lebanon will have to carry the cross for long time. Actually you were faster than me, i was going to talk about it & invite the bloggers including our shia brothers to observe a minute of silence in that occasion as a token of solidarity with their christian brethren. I wouldnt waste my time to invite the sunnah allies of geagea since an ally of a maffiosi wouldn’t be interested in more decent memorials

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