# Roumieh Prison inmate protests in Lebanon > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roumieh-prison-inmate-protests-in-lebanon > Updated: 2026-10-03T04:13:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. More than 400 inmates at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon have initiated an open-ended hunger and medication strike to protest the suspension of a general amnesty law. The law, intended to address prison overcrowding and assist detainees, was suspended following an appeal to the Constitutional Council. The protest has led to a significant humanitarian crisis. Mohammed Sablouh, director of the Prisoners’ Rights Center, has described the medical situation as ‘dire,’ noting that ambulances are frequently required to transport inmates to hospitals. As of late September, 46 prisoners were reported to be in critical condition, and five deaths had been recorded within the last 30 days. By early October, the crisis escalated as the number of participants grew to approximately 532 prisoners. The strike is now concentrated in Buildings B and D of Roumieh Central Prison, with additional participants reported in Baalbek Prison. The death toll has risen to seven, with five deaths attributed directly to the strike against food, water, and medication. Medical conditions continue to deteriorate, with 51 prisoners now reported to be in critical condition requiring hospitalization. The crisis is exacerbated by severe overcrowding; Lebanon’s prison population of approximately 8,500 is nearly double the system's capacity. The legal impasse stems from challenges to the amnesty law, including an appeal by the ‘Strong Lebanon’ bloc, which currently awaits a decision from the Constitutional Council. Inmates and human rights observers continue to warn that the prisons are “turning into execution chairs.” ## Claims - Approximately 400 prisoners at Roumieh prison are participating in a hunger strike. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The hunger strike is a protest against the suspension of a general amnesty law. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mohammed Sablouh reported that the medical condition of dozens of inmates in Lebanon’s largest prison has become dire. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lebanon’s prison population is approximately 8,500, which is nearly double the facility capacity. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Free Patriotic Movement filed an appeal with the Constitutional Council regarding terrorism charges against inmates. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The number of critical health cases among striking prisoners has risen to 46. (single source) - Five deaths have been recorded among prisoners within a 30-day period. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Lebanese prisoners face crisis as hunger strike causes seven deaths Seven prisoners have died in Lebanon following hunger strikes protesting a disputed general amnesty law. Over 500 inmates in Roumieh and Baalbek prisons are striking, with dozens in critical condition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanese-prisoners-face-crisis-as-hunger-strike-causes-seven-deaths ### 2026-09-28: Roumieh prison inmates hold hunger strike over amnesty law suspension About 400 prisoners at Lebanon’s Roumieh prison are on a hunger strike protesting the suspension of an amnesty law, with dozens in dire medical condition and 46 reported in critical states. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roumieh-prison-inmates-strike-over-suspended-amnesty-law ### 2026-09-25: Roumieh Prison inmates strike over stalled amnesty law Over 400 inmates at Lebanon's Roumieh Prison are on a hunger strike protesting the suspension of a general amnesty law pending a Constitutional Council ruling. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roumieh-prison-inmates-strike-over-stalled-amnesty-law --- Cite as: Roumieh Prison inmate protests in Lebanon. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/roumieh-prison-inmate-protests-in-lebanon