Judge Madi calls for lifting immunity of MP Merhebi

General Prosecutor Judge Hatem Madi requested on Tuesday from the Parliament, through caretaker Justice Minister Shakib Qortbawi, that the political immunity of MP Mouin Merhebi be lifted for opening fire in Baddawi last Sunday.                

In the details, on Sunday 21st of April 2013, Security Forces implemented tight security measures in Tripoli and set two checkpoints to remove construction violations within the al-Baddawi region.                       

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces pointed out that MP Mouin Merhebi arrived at a checkpoint located on the Western route of the Al-Baddawi’s main road and called on the officer in charge to remove it since it "was impeding the traffic".                          

The officer explained to Merehbi the purpose of the security plan put into effect, urging him to contact his superiors for his request.                                          

Consequently, Merehbi lashed out in anger at the security officer, opening fire in the air using an armed weapon. Merehbi also approached one of the security vehicles at the check-point, giving orders to a security member to move it from place; thus, resulting in clashes between the two.                             

No casualties were reported; however, investigations were launched under the supervision of judicial authorities to reveal the circumstances of the incident.