About Mustafa Hamdan
Born 1955. Mustafa Hamdan is a Lebanese politician and military personnel.
Mustafa Hamdan (or Mustapha Hamdan), (; born 1955) is a retired Lebanese army general and head of the presidential guard, and head of Al-Mourabitoun movement.
Career Mustafa Hamdan was tasked with protecting army commander Émile Lahoud in 1990. He was appointed head of the Republican Guard in 1998.
Controversy On 30 August 2005, Hamdan was arrested along with three other Lebanese generals during the investigation of the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who was killed on 14 February 2005 in a massive explosion targeting his motorcade near downtown Beirut. The other generals arrested were Jamil al Sayyed, Ali Al Hajj and Raymond Azar. They were released from the prison upon the order of Special Tribunal Lebanon Pre-Trial Judge Daniel Fransen due to lack of evidence. They were not charged with a crime.
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Who is Mustafa Hamdan?
Lebanese General
When was Mustafa Hamdan born?
Mustafa Hamdan was born in 1955.
What is Mustafa Hamdan's occupation?
Mustafa Hamdan is a politician and military personnel.
What nationality is Mustafa Hamdan?
Mustafa Hamdan is Lebanese.
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