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Musa al-Sadr disappearance: Libyan investigation files lack new evidence

On the 48th anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr and his two companions in Libya, Lebanese officials report that the investigation remains stalled. Judge Hassan al-Shami, a rapporteur for the official follow-up committee, stated that the investigation file recently handed over by Libyan authorities contains no new information and is incomplete, with many documents still missing.

New information has emerged suggesting that al-Sadr may have been held in a private prison belonging to Abdullah al-Senussi, a prominent figure of the former Libyan regime. Although al-Senussi has been in a Libyan prison since 2012, the Lebanese committee noted that the current file lacks sufficient evidence of a thorough investigation into his potential involvement.

The case has seen recent developments regarding Hannibal Gaddafi, who was released in Lebanon after paying a 900,000 dollar bail. His release has been viewed as closing a potential avenue for uncovering the fate of the Imam.

Separately, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, marking the anniversary, reaffirmed his rejection of any Israeli-imposed security or buffer zones in southern Lebanon, emphasizing national sovereignty and the rights of the Lebanese state.

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Abdullah al-Senussi · Amal Movement · Hannibal Gaddafi · Israel · Muammar Gaddafi · Musa al-Sadr · Nabih Berri

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] A document has emerged suggesting Imam Musa al-Sadr was detained in a private prison belonging to Abdullah al-Senussi during his disappearance. sadawadialtaym.com · www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected the creation of an Israeli security or buffer zone in southern Lebanon. spanish.almanar.com.lb
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation file handed over by Libya to Lebanon does not contain any new information regarding the disappearance of Musa al-Sadr. sadawadialtaym.com · www.alsadaranews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Hannibal Gaddafi was released in Lebanon after paying a bail of 900,000 dollars. sadawadialtaym.com · www.alsadaranews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Lebanese side found no evidence of sufficient investigation being conducted with Abdullah al-Senussi regarding the Sadr case. sadawadialtaym.com · www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation file provided by Libyan authorities is incomplete, with a significant portion of documents still held in Libya. www.alsadaranews.com