Militant Georges Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention
Summary
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a militant from Lebanon, was released after over 40 years in a French prison. He had been serving a life sentence for his role in the murder of two diplomats in 1982. Abdallah returned to Lebanon, where a crowd of supporters welcomed him at the airport.Key Facts
- Georges Ibrahim Abdallah is a Lebanese pro-Palestinian militant.
- He was released from a French prison after more than 40 years.
- Abdallah was convicted in France for being involved in the murder of two diplomats in 1982.
- He was arrested in 1984 and given a life sentence in 1987.
- He became eligible for parole in 1999, but previous requests for release were denied.
- Abdallah returned to Lebanon, greeted by supporters outside the Beirut airport.
- Many in Lebanon view him as a political prisoner.
- There was no official statement from the U.S. or Israel about his release.
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