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Saniora: Hizbullah protests danger to democracy
 Prime Minister Fuad Saniora said Thursday he will not allow mass demonstrations called by Hizbullah to oust his government, warning that Lebanon's democracy is in danger. In a toughly worded address, he urged the Lebanese to rally behind his beleaguered government, saying only Parliament can take away his mandate. "We will not allow the overthrow of the democratic system, its foundations and its institutions ... We are staying in our place," Saniora said in a nationally televised address from his office on the eve of an expected massive protest by Hizbullah and its allies aimed at ousting his Cabinet. "Lebanon's independence is threatened and its democratic system is in danger," he said, adding: "Do not be afraid and do not despair. We have a rightful cause. Threats will not deter us. Maneuvers and ultimatums will not terrorize us." Posted by: Fred 2006-12-01 |
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