Sheikh Ahmed al-Assir | |
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Born | [1] | 5 May 1968
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Lebanese |
Denomination | Salafi |
Occupation | Cleric |
Ahmed al-Assir (Arabic: أحمد الأسير, born 5 May 1968) is a Lebanese former Sunni Imam[2] of the Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque in Sidon.[3] He is considered by some to be a Salafi.[4][5][6]
With his increasing involvement in regional politics, especially after the Syrian Civil War, he has become a notorious personality in Lebanon's political landscape, and frequently agitated against Iran and Hezbollah[7]
After being a wanted fugitive for years, Al-Assir was detained on 15 August 15, 2015 by Lebanese General Security officials while attempting to flee to Egypt using a forged passport in Beirut International Airport.[8] Upon his capture, it was revealed that he had undergone physical changes in appearance and attire; with a shaved beard and new clothing style and facial modifications suggesting the use of plastic surgery. On 28 September 2017, Al-Assir was sentenced to death.[9]
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