 Abu Mohjen has been sentenced to death "in absentia" by Lebanon; however, his sentence was later reduced to 20 years hard labor.After being sentenced by the Lebanese government Abu Mohjen has remained in hiding.It is assumed that his brother Abu Tarek al-Saadi has assumed control of Osbat al-Ansar while Abu Mohjen remains in hiding either in Iraq or in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh.