Dr. Rifi to contest accusations connected to "Rozana" in Lebanese court

File: Muslim Community Leader Dr Jamal Rifi

الطبيب والناشط في الجالية د. جمال ريفي Source: AAP

Arab community activist and well-known GP Dr. Jamal Rifi says he will contest accusations against connected to his support of Project Rozana in a Lebanese court.


Nine lawyers in Lebanon sued Dr. Rifi on charges related to what they allege attempts to "normalize" with Israel at the Lebanese Military Court.

In an exclusive interview with SBS Arabic24, Dr Jamal Rifi rejected all the accusations, branding them as "fabricated."

"The accusations are fabricated," he told SBS Arabic24, adding that he is a civil so "how can be referred to a military court."

More is in the interview with Dr Jamal Rifi.


Share

News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Arabic-speaking Australians.
Personal journeys of Arab-Australian migrants.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Arabic Collection

Arabic Collection

Watch SBS On Demand