A prisoner died at Roumieh prison, prompting unrest among detainees who are linking the incident to broader demands for a general amnesty.
A detainee died in Building C at Roumieh prison early in the morning, a doctor confirmed the cause as cardiac arrest. Word of the death spread to inmates in Building B, triggering anger and tension within the facility.
Some prisoners are connecting the incident to the question of a general amnesty, using it as grounds to revive their demands on that issue.
The episode occurs amid ongoing discussion of conditions in Lebanese prisons, including overcrowding, delayed trials, and unresolved cases. Detainees have repeatedly called for their situations to be addressed within legal frameworks.
