A group of 31 inmates escaped from a detention center in Beirut this weekend, according to official sources. Authorities are monitoring the situation as the precise conditions inside the facility remain unclear, and Lebanese security forces have launched a full investigation to locate and recapture the fugitives.
The Lebanese Internal Security Forces stated on social media that they would not disclose the details of how the 31 prisoners escaped from the Courthouse detention center in Beirut, citing ongoing investigations. The update made it clear that information about the escape method or security lapses is being withheld for now while investigators gather facts.
Officials said they are reviewing every aspect of the incident. A spokesperson noted that investigators will look into possible leaks and security failures, and that the inquiry aims to determine how the escape occurred and who might be responsible. The focus right now is restoring order and ensuring public safety as the search continues.
The head of the Lebanese Parliamentary Human Rights Commission, Deputy Michel Moussa, commented on the event as reported by the state news agency. He raised questions about how so many prisoners could break free from a facility described as secure and reinforced with strong barriers.
Moussa also indicated that the commission he chairs would oversee all dimensions of the incident, including the prison conditions and the broader situation within Lebanon’s correctional system. He emphasized the need for a transparent process and urged judicial authorities to expedite trials for those awaiting verdicts, noting that timely legal proceedings can influence overall prison management and safety.
State media coverage has recalled long-standing calls from officials over the years to address what they view as inadequate conditions at the Courthouse detention center. The emphasis now is on assessing facility security, speeding up legal processes, and reinforcing oversight to prevent future escapes, while authorities pursue every lead to bring the fugitives back into custody.