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| Franjieh says Syria still influencing security forces in North |
| 2005-07-05 |
| MP Samir Franjieh accused the security and intelligence forces on Saturday of still acting under the direct authority of Syria or its symbols in Lebanon, particularly those in North Lebanon. nIn an interview with the Free Lebanon radio station, Franjieh said the goals set by the Qornet Shehwan Gathering - most notably achieving a consensus with Muslim communities on the eviction of Syrian troops from Lebanon, had been achieved. He denied allegations that "salvation came from abroad," and stressed Qornet Shehwan is a "force of communication, not a force of separation." According to Franjieh, a clandestine Lebanese intelligence group launched campaigns against the Gathering regarding the adoption of the 2000 electoral law. "This same group adopted a policy of intimidation against Christians, the results of which were crystallized in the elections in Christian areas, as if Christian mobilization in Mount Lebanon was aimed at punishing Qornet Shehwan." The MP said people should not be accused of treason without first taking into consideration their past and the threats and pressure they may have endured. He indicated Qornet Shehwan had initiated a dialogue with Hizbullah on March 14 in an effort to avoid sectarian mobilization and to reassure the Shiites that the country cannot be built on a tripartite basis against a fourth confession. The dialogue had also aimed at denouncing UN Security Council Resolution 1559, but also at reaching an agreement on ways to implement it in a way that protects the Lebanese. |
| Posted by:Fred |