According to local media reports, on the 4th, Lokman Slim, a well-known anti-hezbollah activist in Lebanon, was found dead in his car at the age of 59.
His vehicle was found on a rural road near the village of Adussiyah in southern Lebanon, which is said to be the area controlled by Hizbullah.
Lokman Slim is a Lebanese publisher and an independent socio-political activist.
He is a well-known political commentator in Lebanon and the Middle East.
He lives and works in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
On the same day, Lebanese President Aun, Prime Minister Diab of the caretaker government, Prime Minister-designate Hariri and other dignitaries, as well as factions such as the Amal movement, condemned the incident and demanded that the murderer be punished.
In addition, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and the European Union Ambassador to Lebanon condemned the assassination and called for a transparent investigation.
