An undated handout picture provided by Lokman Slim's office, shows Slim, a prominent Lebanese activist who was found dead in his car in south Lebanon on February 4, 2021. (AFP)

France calls murder of Lebanese anti-Hezbollah activist Lokman Slim 'heinous crime'

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Published: 04 February ,2021: 08:52 PM GST Updated: 04 February ,2021: 09:04 PM GST

France's Foreign Ministry on Thursday called the killing of Lebanese anti-Hezbollah activist Lokman Slim a "heinous crime" and demanded a transparent investigation.

"France asks that the facts be clearly established and that all those who can contribute to establishing the truth contribute fully," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnes von der Muhll said in a statement.

"It expects the Lebanese authorities and all Lebanese officials to allow the justice system to act efficiently, transparently and without interference."

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