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FBI forensics team inspects site of Beirut blast
 A team of forensic experts from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived in Lebanon to assist investigations into the murder of anti-Syrian journalist Samir Kassir. The team arrived after the Lebanese government requested help from both Washington and Paris. A five-man team from France was expected to arrive in the early morning hours. Lebanese security sources told The Daily Star that four FBI forensic experts visited the blast site at 5.30 p.m. yesterday evening, accompanied by two members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces.The team arrived in Beirut immediately after Lebanese Justice Minister Khaled Qabbani sent an urgent appeal to the U.S. and France to send experts to assist with the investigation. It is understood that their immediate arrival on the site has led to speculation that they were already in Lebanon. When contacted by The Daily Star, a U.S. Embassy spokesperson refused to confirm or deny the FBI presence. She said: "We have no comment on that issue." But the French Embassy in Beirut confirmed a team of forensic experts was scheduled to arrive in Beirut last night. It is understood both the American and French teams will meet with Qabbani later today. Posted by: Fred 2005-06-04 |
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