Saturday, April 23, 2011

UPDATES: Hizb ut-Tahrir demo goes ahead in Lebanon in support of Syria uprising

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Background: The Lebanese government is attempting to restrict a march organised by Hizb ut-Tahrir in the city of Tripoli (Lebanon) in solidarity with the uprising in Syria.

Firday 22nd April

Picutres From Demonstration

Hizb Ut-Tahrir demo in Tripoli ends [Daily Star, Lebanon]

After attending Friday prayers, protesters, led by Hizb Ut-Tahrir’s Lebanon media officer Ahmad Qasas, marched to Nijmeh Square.

“Oh Syria, don’t hesitate, revolt for victory is yours,” chanted the protesters, brandishing Hizb Ut-Tahrir flags.

Hezb ut-Tahrir holds demonstration in Tripoli to support Syria protests [Now Lebanon]

Supporters of the pan-Islamic party Hezb ut-Tahrir rallied in Tripoli on Friday to support anti-regime protests in Syria, NOW Lebanon’s correspondent reported.

Thursday 21st April

Hezb Ut-Tahrir’s vows Lebanon rally supporting Syrian uprising despite ban [Ahram]

Hezb Ut-Tahrir calls for a Friday protest in support of the Syrian uprising, in defiance of a ban in Lebanon on demonstrations for or against the Syrian regime

Hezb ut-Tahrir says decision to rally not linked to any political party [iloubnan.info]

Hezb ut-Tahrir said on Thursday that its decision to rally against the Syrian regime in Tripoli on Friday was not linked to any political movement in Lebanon.

Wednesday 20th April

TV: Attempts to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir Lebanon’s demonstration (Fri 22 Apr) supporting uprising in Syria [from 4:35 sec]

BBC VIDEO: Hizb ut-Tahrir’s demonstration in Lebanon supporting uprising in Syria (ARABIC)

Eight Hizb ut-Tahrir members arrested for flyers in support of Syrian protests [Daily Star, Lebanon]

SIDON: Eight members of an Islamist fundamentalist group were arrested in Sidon and Tripoli Tuesday for posting leaflets in support of protesters in Syria, a security source told The Daily Star.

Tuesday 19th April

Lebanese military intelligence arrests 13 Hizb ut-Tahrir members ahead of planned protest on Friday in solidarity with ummah’s uprising in Syria.

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