Samir Geagea

Lebanese politician · Lebanon · On the map · Politicians · Born 1952 · age 74

Samir Farid Geagea is a Lebanese politician and former militia commander who has been the leader of the Lebanese Forces political party and former militia since 1986.

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2005“They were long, dark, black years.”In their words26 July 2005As quoted in BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2004“I would prefer to remain in prison for another 20 years than bargain my beliefs for freedom.”In their wordsNovember 2004November 2004, speaking to a delegation from the Human Rights Committee of the Lebanese Parliament, quoted in "Samir Geagea will be out ofRead the whole statement

1989“Lebanon is our country, and in it we are staying (as a minority christians).”In their wordsMarch 1989March 1989, addressing crowds in ain el remeneh.Read the whole statement

1952Born25 October 1952

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Samir Geagea

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You have come out of the big prison which you had been put in and you have taken me out with the same act from the small prison which I had been put in.
Upon being released from Yarze prison, as quoted in an Associated Press report "Ex-Christian Warlord Released in Lebanon" by Zeina Karam, Own words
I have spent 11 horrific years in solitary confinement in a 6-square-meter dungeon three floors underground without sunlight or fresh air.
On his release from prison, quoted in "Samir, Sitrida Geagea Airborne for Month-Long Recuperation Abroad" at Lebanese Forces.com (26 July, Own words