Miqati Says Truth in Hariri Case Must Be Unveiled 'Away from Politicization'
Prime Minister Najib Miqati stressed Thursday the need to unveil the truth behind the 2005 assassination of ex-PM Rafik Hariri “away from any politicization or vengeance.”
During a cabinet session held Thursday, Miqati said: “Some may evaluate the content of the indictment in different ways, but what concerns us the most is unveiling the truth behind the assassination of martyr premier Rafik Hariri and his companions away from any politicization or vengeance.”
Commenting on the unsealing Wednesday by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon of large portions of its indictment and the statement issued Thursday by STL President Antonio Cassese on the Lebanese government’s position, Miqati said: “Just like the previous time, the Lebanese leaders have shown awareness and a high sense of responsibility.”
The premier warned against dragging the country into sectarian strife, noting that “the relevant security authorities are watching over the security situation in the country.”
Miqati, however, reassured the Lebanese that security agencies will not be lenient towards any attempt to undermine stability.
He stressed that all the Lebanese must shoulder the responsibility of preserving security, calling on “all political leaders to practice their right to democratic political action, without resorting to any acts that may spread fear or cause security problems.”
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