Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim found dead in Lebanon Martin Chulov in Beirut © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Reuters
A prominent Lebanese writer and strident opponent of Hezbollah was found dead in his car in southern Lebanon on Thursday morning, hours after going missing as he drove to Beirut.
Police said Lokman Slim, a well-known political commentator, had been shot in the head. The 59-year-old was an outspoken critic of the militant group and political powerhouse who had regularly drawn the ire of its followers.
Jawad Nasrallah, the son of the Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, tweeted minutes after his death was confirmed: “The loss of some people is in fact an unplanned gain #notsorry.” He later deleted the message and claimed he had not been referring to Slim.
Prominent Lebanese activist, publisher found dead in his car
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