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| Aoun donors will be closely watched by US treasury |
| 2007-08-09 |
| The United States will be closely watching Aoun's finances and the Lebanese businessmen and other wealthy resident and non-resident Lebanese allegedly donating money to General Michel Aoun and his Free Patriotic Movement. The daily An Nahar on Tuesday, citing prominent sources, said "any citizen is subject" to the executive order issued by U.S. President George Bush which aims at blocking property of persons undermining Lebanon's sovereignty or its democratic process and institutions. It said the move reflects the U.S. administration's "never-ending concern" over the possibility of Aoun's participation in any activity that could lead to the emergence of another parallel government or hinder upcoming presidential elections if he figured he was not going to win and made any desperate moves. The sources uncovered that the donors include renowned Lebanese businessmen from various sects. They said these businessmen own property, companies, factories as well as houses in the United States, adding that they are known for their close relations with Aoun and for providing him with financial aid. Bush last Tuesday declared a "national emergency to deal with the threat in Lebanon" aimed at undermining Premier Fouad Siniora's government, reasserting Syrian control and undermining state sovereignty. |
| Posted by:Fred |