Lebanon has become a haven for Lebanese fugitives wanted by international law. These fugitives are often dual nationals and take advantage of a Lebanese law that bars their extradition to the countries where they are wanted. Among the most prominent fugitives are former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, who is wanted in Europe, and former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, who is wanted in Japan.
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Several demonstrators wounded as police pushed crowds back from judiciary after officials moved to cripple probe into explosion that wreaked havoc on Lebanon's capital
Scores of protesters Thursday scuffled with riot police in Beirut as they tried to break into the offices of Lebanon s judiciary, after the country s chief prosecutor filed charges against the judge investigating the massive 2020 port explosion and ordered the release of all suspects in the case.