General Security

Makram Rabah Summoned by General Security

On Sunday, researcher and political activist Makram Rabah revealed in a post on his X account that he was notified yesterday that he needs to present himself at the General Security Security Investigation Department. تم تبليغي بالأمس ضرورة الحضور إلى دائرة التحقيق الأمني في الامن ...

Displaced Syrians: Lebanon Seeking Repatriation of Prisoners

The Director of General Security, Elias Baissari, has been tasked by the government to initiate talks with the Syrian authorities on the repatriation of displaced Syrians and migrants serving prison terms in Lebanon. The decision was made during a ministerial, security and judicial meeting chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the ...

General Security Implements Measures to Regulate Syrian Presence in Lebanon

The Media Office of the General Directorate of General Security has issued a statement outlining comprehensive measures aimed at controlling and regulating the presence of Syrians on Lebanese territory. Among the key measures outlined in the statement are directives for “Syrians violating entry and residency regulations to report to border ...

Closure of 540 Businesses Operated by Illegal Syrian Migrants

As part of its campaign to combat illegal activities by Syrian migrants, the General Security has in recent days sealed off hundreds of businesses that are operated or leased by  Syrian migrants living in an illegal situation across the country. Over the past five days, nearly 540 businesses have been closed in various regions, including Bourj ...

More Than 300 Migrants Return to Syria Voluntarily

Some 330 Syrian migrants returned to Syria from Lebanon on Tuesday in two separate convoys as part of the process of voluntary departures organized by General Security. The return took place through the border crossings of Zamrani from Arsal in Lebanon towards Rif Damascus and Al-Qaa towards Rif Homs. The returnees registered their names with ...

Food Scandal in the Beqaa Region

General Security (GS) recently shut down dozens of restaurants, factories and stores in the Beqaa region after uncovering an illegal network of Syrian nationals managing, producing and marketing counterfeit food products that fail to meet even the most basic food safety standards. GS agents discovered establishments run by Syrian investors ...

Criteria for Obtaining and Renewing a Biometric Passport

The Lebanese General Security announced on Thursday the criteria for accepting identification documents for obtaining or renewing a Lebanese biometric passport. The passport application must be accompanied by an identity card or an individual civil status certificate. If the identity card was issued more than 10 years ago, an individual civil ...