Al-Asaad Claims Receiving Death Threat, Holds Nasrallah and State Responsible for Salman's Murder
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
The head of the Lebanese Option Party, Ahmed al-Asaad, called the killer of the student committee official “a beast,” holding Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Lebanese authorities responsible for his murder and claiming that he had received a death threat.
Holding a photo of Hizbullah members wielding batons and assaulting protesters, al-Asaad pointed to one of them, saying: “We believe he is the beast who killed Hashem Salman.”
Al-Asaad asked for the people's assistance in identifying him and informing investigators.
Last Sunday, Hizbullah members attacked protesters from the Lebanese Option Party and killed Salman after shooting him in the abdomen outside the Iranian embassy in the neighborhood of Bir Hassan in Beirut's southern suburbs.
The demonstrators had barely time to stage their rally near the mission when they came under attack by the Hizbullah members who were wearing black shirts with yellow ribbons around their arms.
During his press conference, al-Asaad accused Nasrallah of lying that a probe was under way into the man's death. “A clergyman doesn't lie and only speaks the truth,” he said.
“You are responsible for Salman's assassination,” he said.
The head of the Lebanese Option Party, a Shiite politician who is a fierce critic of Hizbullah, also laid blame on the armed forces and mainly army chief Gen. Jean Qahwaji for failing to prevent Salman's murder.
“The army's communique proved to the Lebanese people that the military institution is a Hizbullah follower. This is a shame,” he said.
Al-Asaad called on Qahwaji to resign.
The army's vague communique had said that upon the arrival of a convoy belonging to a political party to Bir Hassan, a fight broke out between members of the convoy and some citizens during which an individual opened fire from a pistol that led to the serious injury of a man, who later died.
While addressing reporters, al-Asaad was interrupted by an aide who allegedly told him that his office had received a death threat. But an unwavering al-Asaad went ahead with his press conference, calling for a rally next Sunday near the Iranian embassy where last week's attack took place.
He dubbed it “the demonstration of Martyr Salman” and urged all the people to participate in the rally by only holding Lebanese flags.
16 June 2013, 14:23
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he is a fierce supporter of the lebanese state.. not a maronite general aspiring for baabda seat.
i fully understand the administrator if he cannot put this comment.
16 June 2013, 15:21
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Yes. Ths is the way for Shiites to integrate the civilian society.
16 June 2013, 15:36
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the 23rd of june 2013 should be a new historical day to rally all lebanese in defiance against the tyranny and fear imposed by the pro iranian rogue armed elements against lebanese people and institutions.
hashem salman is a true hero not only for the shia community but most importantly for lebanon.
next sunday's rally should also serve as a wake up call for those in charge of security institutions in the country to assume their role in protecting all citizens from black shirt bullies and murderers.
16 June 2013, 16:09
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Ahmad beik, you know that even Hariri's murderers have been identified, and are protected and sheltered ! So how about Salman's? The Hizb members are paid to kill, and rewarded when they succeed. This is how the Wali el Faqih operates. At the top, he controls the system tighly, and makes sure it complies with the set rules. Murder is a management, devoted to achieve an end: dominate the sunni majority in the Middle East, spread alliances and establish Islamic cloned republics where possible, and enter the nuclear club !
16 June 2013, 16:56
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Salman is the face of Lebanon and his death at the hands of hizbushaitan is proof that Lebanon exists.
16 June 2013, 17:28
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He forgot Amal movement Bandits that are everywhere from South to North. those also are in my opinion a great danger and should have their leader changed so that they can become civilized.
Amal et leur chef, le grand Bandit ne doit pas aussi etre oublier.
16 June 2013, 17:36
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Those who believes only the Lebanese flag should rise above all other flags should wear white shirts with arm bands decorated with the Lebanese Flag should go marching in front of the Iranian embassy
17 June 2013, 07:37
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I think I told you in a previous post that you (SSNP) and others like you are the reason Lebanon has always been a weak country. You never fail to prove my point. What kind of a Lebanese would reject his flag ..... sorry here I go again, I forgot you do not believe in Lebanon. How sad.
16 June 2013, 18:09
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if they want to catch the killer they could ve already done it... now it s too late he is already in Iran receiving a medal
16 June 2013, 18:39
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It's the first time I hear about this guy, but I like him already.
Good on him. We need more people like that, especially more anti-Hezb Shiites.
17 June 2013, 06:50
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I was going to check and see if he was his son. But he has been rather quiet until now. Maybe he can capitalize on this situation and reclaim the clout that his father had.
(btw- I know my history ya canadeze. You can make your point without getting personal. I'm not like some other thugs who comment here.)
16 June 2013, 18:51
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Killing a certain maroof saad triggered a long civil war. The country is packed with explosives, a sparkle is all that's needed mr Sunni phd whom doesn't want do to his pilgrimage in Kaaba because of the monarchy. LoL
16 June 2013, 20:09
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Agreed, and this is a clear example of regular Lebanese Shi'a vs Iranian implants claiming to be Lebanese
16 June 2013, 20:32
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I thought Hassan said we should protect freedom of speech and that the man waskilled '3afwiye' infront of the embassy of Iran!! Then was not allowed to be buried also '3afwyie', they raised the flag in qysair also "3afwiye", killed samir hana the Lebanese pilot "3afwiye", sending sectarian texts to da7iye calling for protecting zainab is "3afwiye' , it is not him causing a sectarian Islamic war... It is not "3afwiye" it's called "taqiye" lol
16 June 2013, 20:46
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The army is a joke and only meant to discipline 2nd class citizens I.e non Hezbollah citizens
16 June 2013, 22:27
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Then dont call yourself a "sunni" to make a point when defending hezballah.
16 June 2013, 22:47
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milad dont heed the hailie character. I think the lost soul is deranged. The poor Godless thing thinks he is the emperor of ethiopia... Bipolar maybe?
16 June 2013, 23:11
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Exactly haile, then you're not Muslim nor Sunni. It's you're right to express your feelings but religion isn't something you inherit... Immsure you can grasp this with your PhD which stands for in your case, pizza but delivery. Jajaja
17 June 2013, 02:08
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You are spinning the story and leaving a lot out.
Take away the Iranian money from Hizbullah and the Lebanese will kick them and the Iranians out of Lebanon. Hizbullah is buying their support.
Ahmed al-Asaad and all the Shiites will be the clear winners of any election if Iranian money through Hizbullah is not present.
Hizbullah does not portray the true message of Mohammed either. Like Ahmed al-Asaad said today: During his press conference, al-Asaad accused Nasrallah of lying that a probe was under way into the man's death. “A clergyman doesn't lie and only speaks the truth”
Mohammed conquered Mecca and pardoned all its citizens. What does Hizbullah do? They only know to spread a culture of hate and division. They do not represent the true teachings of Mohammed nor Ali.
Hizbullah is part of the past.
17 June 2013, 05:51
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Al-Asaad looks terrified in this picture. Ahmed Al Asaad why did you sanction a demstration with your young supporters especially not only with a concealed weapon but also discharging it ! Now you are the one that is responsible . Now the weight is on your shoulder, all I can say is RIP, & may allah have mercy on your soul . You will be paying the consequences very soon for your provocation very soon , yes a death card has been placed at your door step , the only way that you will survive death is to clarify the truth and pay back the young man's blood money to his family, otherwise Allah alrehamak Abel ma mout..
17 June 2013, 06:40
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where is FlameThrower now to defend these murderers? i'm sure he'll make up some conspiracy theory to convince himself that HA is capable of no harm
17 June 2013, 06:49
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saynotoreligion;
I'll tell you what he'll say this was all a theatrical display. He wanted to kill him self, so he told his friend to kill him during the rally to start strife. It's all a US/Israeli/Saudi Arabia/Aliens master plan to make hizbullah and sheikh nasrallah look bad.
17 June 2013, 07:14
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Come on you low I.Q misfits, who on earth would go to have a peaceful demstration with a concealed weapon? Not only that but also pulls the handgun ( 45 colt) & start firing it in the air ? What would you expect would happen to any demostrator with such intentions , would be served with a cup of tea or coffee ? That was his destiny , live by the gun then you shall die by the gun !!
17 June 2013, 07:44
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Zionist this and Zionist that. I know your political ideology was inherited from your parents and before them your grand parents. He who is not patriotic and loyal to his country can not be loyal to anyone or any country.
17 June 2013, 17:25
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Look in the mirror.
Berri has sold lebanon 10 times over to anyone who would pay a penny for his "services".
Anyone is more honorable and patriotic than Berri who only serves his own interests, not event the Shia ... his own !!!
