Lebanon: Captive Lion Under Review
The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture responded promptly to information about a lion being confined inside an facility in the Al-Labwe area - Baalbek. Legal and technical measures were taken to protect the animal and transfer it to a safe location that meets care and safety standards. The Minister of Agriculture appointed a temporary judicial guardian for the lion, in coordination with the judiciary and security forces, to ensure the animal's safety and provide suitable conditions for its transfer to a specialized center. This is in preparation for returning it to its natural habitat after completing the legal and technical procedures, with regular monitoring by the Animal Resources Department in accordance with relevant international agreements.
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