More than 60 prisoners escape Lebanese jail

News Bulletin Reports
21-11-2020 | 06:35
High views
Share
LBCI
Share
LBCI
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
telegram
print
More than 60 prisoners escape Lebanese jail
LBCI
Watch now
More details about online video viewing packages
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
telegram
print
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
telegram
print
2min
More than 60 prisoners escape Lebanese jail
More than 60 prisoners broke out of a Lebanese jail on Saturday and five of them were killed when their car hit a tree while under pursuit, security sources and the state news agency said.

They fled from Baabda district prison at dawn after breaking open cell doors, state news agency NNA said, adding security forces had cordoned off surrounding areas.

Security forces told Reuters that some 69 prisoners had escaped and that eight had been caught. Five of the prisoners died after a car they seized crashed into a tree, they said.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the jail break, NNA said.
 
In April, Amnesty International said there had been riots inside Lebanese jails and families' sit-in protests calling for the release of prisoners over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in overcrowded prisons.

It said that while the Lebanese government had taken several measures, including some releases, the authorities should prioritize releasing prisoners who had served their sentences and expedite its review of pre-trial detainees. 
 
The video below shows how the 5 fleeing prisoners seized the car of a taxi driver and fled to an unknown destination before hitting a tree and dying instantly.
 
 
LBCI/REUTERS
 
 
To watch the full report, please click on the video above.
 
To watch a video about the escape, please click on the video below.
 
 
 
 

Breaking Headlines

Lebanon News

News Bulletin Reports

Lebanon

Jail

Security

Prisoner

LBCI Next
From South Lebanon to Bekaa: Israel’s plan to reconfigure border security
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:50

Paris backs Beirut, but weapons, UNIFIL, and reforms cloud the picture—The latest

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:48

Tragedy at dawn: Tripoli wakes to ruins as residential buildings collapse

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
2026-01-23

From streets to strategy: Hezbollah balances critique of leadership with calls for stability

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
2026-01-23

US military buildup deepens Israel’s debate over scope of possible Iran strike

Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2025-10-07

Gaza talks 'positive,' resuming Tuesday: Sources close to Hamas negotiators

LBCI
Lebanon Economy
2025-10-15

Lebanon's economy minister expects cabinet to sign fiscal gap law soon — Reuters

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-11-02

Al-Hajjar, Al-Shaibani discuss strengthening Lebanon-Syria security and political cooperation in Manama

LBCI
World News
2025-10-16

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call

Videos
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

LBCI
Middle East News
2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

LBCI
Middle East News
2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:48

Tragedy at dawn: Tripoli wakes to ruins as residential buildings collapse

LBCI
Lebanon News
04:25

In photos: Woman rescued as search continues after five-story building collapses in Tripoli, investigation ordered

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:50

Paris backs Beirut, but weapons, UNIFIL, and reforms cloud the picture—The latest

LBCI
Lebanon News
09:13

Lebanese Interior Minister says there may be one fatality after building collapse in Tripoli

LBCI
Lebanon News
07:30

Unsafe paragliding flights in poor weather nearly end in disaster in Jounieh

LBCI
World News
10:47

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China

LBCI
World News
07:08

US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to militant groups: Sources tell Reuters

LBCI
World News
12:10

US envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff met with Putin for four hours in Moscow: US official

Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
Download now the LBCI mobile app
We use
cookies
We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More