17 Hrs
Source:
الشرق الأوسط
Roumieh inmates protest amnesty suspension
Islamic prisoners in Rummayla Prison have begun an open hunger strike, refusing both food and water, as well as their medications. This protest is in response to the Constitutional Council's decision to suspend the implementation of the general amnesty law until the appeal submitted by the Free Patriotic Movement, led by Gebran Bassil, is resolved. The appeal points to political entities obstructing the law's enforcement as responsible for its non-implementation. The strike involves all inmates in Building B, totaling around 420 prisoners, including 156 Islamic detainees. The prisoners aim to protest the politicization of the amnesty issue and to reject the use of their case for partisan interests, emphasizing that the law had broad political consensus. They condemned the politicization of the amnesty matter and called for mass popular protests to support their cause. They also expressed their rejection of their case being used in political conflicts and appealed to the international community for support. Despite the ongoing strike, the other sections of the prison and other detention facilities have not been affected. Security officials are monitoring the health of the strikers and providing care, especially to those with chronic illnesses.
Size: 120%Text Size
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)