A lawyer for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan, said his client was questioned an average of seven hours a day without a lawyer present.

The now infamous Carlos Ghosn, arrested and charged with financial improprieties, reportedly had to hide in a bass case on his trip to Turkey, from where he then flew to Lebanon, escaping what he described as a “rigged Japanese justice system”.

Carlos Ghosn, 65, the former Renault-Nissan boss, was previously among the most powerful automotive figures in the world. The Brazilian-born executive, who recently fled Japan – where he faces four corruption charges and was expected to stand trial this year – mysteriously emerged in Lebanon.

Carlos Ghosn, 65, the former Renault-Nissan boss, was previously among the most powerful automotive figures in the world.

Carlos Ghosn, the fallen Nissan chief facing trial in Japan for financial crimes, has fled the country for Lebanon, marking a stunning twist in a saga that began with his shock arrest in Tokyo just over a year ago.

Dozens of protestors were injured in Lebanon’s capital Friday as security forces fired tear gas to disperse anti-government demonstrators.

Protesters and police were injured as a result of clashes in Lebanon’s capital as demonstrators continue to demand a change in government.

The first issue of 17 Teshreen Newspaper was published Nov.

Lebanese businessman Samir Khatib said on Sunday there was a consensus for nominating Saad al-Hariri as prime minister again to form a new government, speaking after a meeting with Lebanon’s top Sunni Muslim religious leader.

Hundreds of Syrian refugees have headed home in the first batch to leave Lebanon since protests broke out in the small Arab country more than a month ago.

A senior Trump administration official confirmed Monday it has released $105 million in military aid to Lebanon after it was delayed for months without explanation.

Iran on Tuesday called for unity among Lebanon’s political groups after Saad al-Hariri resigned as Lebanon’s prime minister amid protests.

Workers and students throughout Lebanon have kept up their protests—despite torrential rain—against Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s government. The protests now span eight days, rejecting his so-called economic reforms and demanding the resignation of his entire government.

Following a series of aggressive and provocative moves by the Israeli regime against Lebanon and after the secretary general of Lebanese Hezbollah movement vowed a response, limited clashes erupted Sunday evening between the two sides.

Lebanese Foreign Minister defends alliance with Hezbollah, says it has helped Lebanon gain internal stability and maintain national unity.

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hizballah movement, says the United States has been attempting to open communications with his group despite imposing new sanctions against its leaders.