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Fadel Shakir, former Arab pop sensation, surrenders to Lebanese army after 12 years
Fadel Shakir Surrenders To Lebanese Military: Fadel Shakir, once a superhit pop star in the Arab world, has surrendered to the military. Let's find out what the full story is.
News from Beirut has shaken the entire Arab music scene. Fadel Shakir, once a superhit pop star in the Arab world, is back in the headlines after 12 years- but this time not for a new song, but for his surrender. The artist who won millions of hearts with his romantic songs in the 2000s later turned to extremism and has now been handed over to the Lebanese army.
Fadel Shakir's name became famous throughout the Arab world in 2002 with the release of his first album. His melodious voice and profound lyrics catapulted him to fame. But nearly a decade later, his life changed completely. It is said that Shakir renounced music and declared his commitment to the path of Allah after coming into contact with the radical Sunni cleric Sheikh Ahmed al-Assir.
In 2013, fierce clashes broke out between al-Assir's supporters and the army in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, resulting in the deaths of 18 soldiers. Following this violence, Fadel Shakir was also accused of incitement and supporting terrorists. The court sentenced him in absentia to 22 years in prison, and he fled.
