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Syrian TikToker Kidnapped in Beirut
Lebanese authorities have managed to unravel the mystery behind the kidnapping of Syrian TikToker Hussein Al-Ahmad, known as "Hehihu," and his transfer to Syria. This follows claims by Syrian authorities that he was stopped at the border illegally. The case began when the Syrian embassy in Beirut refused to issue Hehihu a new passport after he publicly criticized the Syrian authorities on TikTok. This led to his arrest and internal interrogation, followed by a decision to deny his passport and to expel him from the embassy. In response, Hehihu recorded a video in which he attacked the Syrian president, prompting the Syrian authorities to attempt extrajudicial methods to apprehend him—kidnapping him with the help of his Lebanese counterparts and transferring him to Syria. The operation was carried out by a Syrian citizen named Yaqoub and overseen and investigated by a group linked to individuals loyal to the Syrian regime, including Saad Al-Masri and Shadi Al-Mulawi. Investigations indicate that the kidnapping was coordinated with Syrian security personnel, constituting a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty. The incident evokes memories of past practices by the Assad regime and raises concerns about similar operations aimed at retaliating against Syrian opposition figures residing in Lebanon.
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