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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
12 Australians wanted over Hariri's murder
2005-02-23
Al-Jiz comes up with a, um, novel theory.
Lebanon's Justice Minister Adnan Addoum said on Friday that authorities were hunting for twelve Australian men wanted over the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri. Addum said that all the suspects hold the Australian passport and that six of them left Beirut for Australia hours after Monday's deadly blast, adding that police found traces of explosives on aircraft seats. The minister added that there are two more Australians who tried to leave Lebanon after the assassination but missed the flight for unknown reasons. Their location is not known. Interpol agreed to interrogate the twelve suspects, Addoum said.
"Say mates, you off this bloke Hariri?"
"Nah, never seen him."
"Thanks fellas, that's a wrap."
"Thanks, inspector. Beer?"
The minister didn't provide further details and it was unclear what role the men played in the attack. Reports earlier this week said that the Australian government was helping Lebanon investigate Hariri's murder.
Posted by:Steve White

#3  traces of explosives on aircraft seats

And that is unusual on flights originating in the Mideast?
Posted by: BigEd   2005-02-23 4:17:03 PM  

#2  They were interviewed off the plane and then released.
Posted by: phil_b   2005-02-23 4:33:01 AM  

#1  This storys 5 days old. Didnt pan out, they were cleared.
Posted by: Thish Tholulet3578   2005-02-23 1:43:03 AM  

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