Lebanese authorities investigate the killing after al-Alwani's body is found in an apartment in Beirut. Lebanese authorities launch ‘murder’ investigation after al-Alwani’s body is found in an apartment in Beirut. Former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani was found dead in Beirut. Lebanese authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death. The officials said Ahmed al-Alwani arrived in Beirut flying in from the northern Iraqi city of Irbil five days ago.