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Killing of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani in Beirut and an investigation into the circumstances

The body of former Iraqi MP Ahmed Suleiman al-Alwani was found in an apartment in the Tariq al-Jadida area of Beirut days after contact with him was lost, amid reports that he was strangled after being lured there. The incident prompted political and security reactions and accusations in Lebanon, while judicial and security authorities are investigating and the Iraqi embassy is following the case.

📍 Where things stand: The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of Prosecutor General Ahmed Rami al-Hajj; three people involved have been identified, one of them an arrested Lebanese national, while the two Syrians are believed to have left Lebanon.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 10 Nov 2026, 22:57 Lebanon Debate reported that the al-Alwani case raised serious accusations, and that former MP General Jamil al-Sayyed spoke of "collusion and a cover-up" in the file.
  2. 11 Nov 2026, 02:00 The body of former Iraqi MP Ahmed Suleiman al-Alwani was found in an apartment in the Tariq al-Jadida area of Beirut days after contact with him was lost, amid reports that he was strangled after being lured there. The incident prompted political and security reactions in Lebanon, as former MP General Jamil al-Sayyed sharply criticized the political and judicial authorities, accusing them of silence and of collusion in covering up previous kidnappings, and warning of the consequences for Lebanon's security.
  3. 11 Nov 2026, 06:35 Lebanese security forces found former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani killed in an apartment in the Tariq al-Jadida area of Beirut four days after his disappearance. A judicial source said he was strangled with a curtain cord after being lured into the apartment, and that the investigation had identified three people involved: two Syrians and an arrested Lebanese national, with the Syrians believed to have left Lebanon. The Iraqi embassy is following the case, and Prosecutor General Ahmed Rami al-Hajj is supervising the investigation.
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📅 2026-11-11
aljadeed 06:55
Statement from Ahmad al-Alwani's office... and calls to uncover the circumstances of his killing
Ahmad al-Alwani's office issued a statement following his killing, amid rising calls to uncover the circumstances of the incident and clarify what happened and who was responsible.…
MTV Lebanon 06:35
New details on the murder of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani in Beirut
Lebanese security forces found former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani killed in an apartment in the Tariq al-Jadideh area of Beirut four days after he went missing. A judicial source said…
Lebanon Debate 02:00
Killing of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani in Beirut sparks accusations of "complicity and cover-up"
The body of former Iraqi MP Ahmed Suleiman al-Alwani was found in an apartment in the al-Tariq al-Jadida area of Beirut days after contact with him was lost, amid reports he was st…
📅 2026-11-10
lebanon debate 22:57
The Alwani crime triggers serious accusations... Jamil al-Sayyed speaks of "collusion and a cover-up"
The Lebanon Debate channel reported that the Alwani crime has sparked serious accusations, and that Jamil al-Sayyed spoke of "collusion and a cover-up" in this case.