US citizen jailed in Lebanon as country deals with crisis
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Concord, Nov 24 (AP) Amer Fakhoury closed his New Hampshire restaurant in September to take his first vacation in years to visit family in his native Lebanon — a country he hadn't been to for nearly two decades. He hasn't returned to the United States. Soon after his arrival, the 57-year-old American citizen was detained by authorities and remains jailed as Lebanon deals with anti-government protests during a worsening economic crisis.
Fakhoury's family says doctors report that he is in poor health and that his condition is life-threatening. No charges have been filed against Fakhoury.
His lawyer said it's unclear why he's being held. Fakhoury was once a member of the former Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army. His family insists he had no direct contact with prisoners, never abused anyone and was never accused of abuse.
A State Department spokesperson said it's been in contact with Fakhoury.(AP) RUP
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