Lebanon's multi-sectarian opposition told Arab leaders meeting in Algiers Tuesday Syria is responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon. The opposition issued a statement saying: "The Lebanese authority, which has been reeling for years under Syrian tutelage, takes big responsibility for the crime that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri." They called on Arab leaders to support opposition demands for the total withdrawal of Syrian forces and intelligence personnel from Lebanon before general elections in May. "Syria's wrong policies in Lebanon resulted in the ongoing crisis between the two countries and the only way to settle the matter is be ensuring the total Syrian withdrawal before May," the statement said. They also demanded the immediate resignation of Lebanese security and intelligence chiefs and demanded the formation of a neutral transitional government to oversee the conduct of free and honest elections. | Since Hariri was a good friend of the Saudi royals and they blame Syria, I'll wager the Arab summit will follow their lead. |
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