International Red Cross:120 Lebanese detainees remain in al-Khiam prison

Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz today in Beirut discussed with the chairman of mission of the International Red Cross committee in Lebanon the question of Lebanese prisoners and detainees in Israeli jails.

Talks covered the exchange that took place last week of remains of Israeli soldiers for Lebanese resistance members' remains and prisoners in Israeli jails as well as covering the role played by the International Red Cross committee in this respect.

The International Red Cross chief said following the meeting that there are still some 120 Lebanese detainees in al-Khiam prison that should be visited by the International Red Cross.