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Lebanese journalist faces arrest warrant
Lebanon has experienced tension after the journalist Hassan Alique was summoned in connection with a post he made criticizing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. He also directed harsh criticisms at the country's authorities and defended freedom of expression. An arrest warrant was issued against him based on charges related to his social media posts concerning his stance on Saudi Arabia, as he confirmed that he was informed that the investigation aims to pursue him because of his postings. This event is considered an example of the restrictions on press freedom and free expression in Lebanon, with Alique affirming that the investigations were conducted under political instructions related to his positions on the Bin Salman regime. This reflects the tightening restrictions on media freedom and political discussion in the country.
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