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Lebanon forms a commission to deal with firearms

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Lebanon Information Minister Tarek Mitri briefed the media following Wednesday’s cabinet session at the Grand Serail

Firearms

The ministers agreed to form a commission headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri, to reach a solution to the issue of the widespread possession of firearms among citizens, urging all parties to lift political cover off those behind the security breeches.

The commission, which also includes Defense Minister Elias al-Murr and Interior Minister Ziad Baroud, will submit to the cabinet a report on the issue with recommendations at a later time.

This comes after clashes broke out in Borj Abi Haidar between supporters of the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects – also known as Al-Ahbash – and Hezbollah, leading to the death of three people, including Hezbollah official Mohammad Fawwaz.

Al-Ahbash is a Sunni pro-Syrian group and describes itself as a charitable organization promoting Islamic culture.

The ministers addressed the clashes in Bourj Abi Haidar, and called for tightening security, as the clashes were caused by an increased use of arms by parties.”

Hospitalization fee

The cabinet took a decision to adopt a standard hospitalization fee between hospitals and the Social Security, where the patient will not be responsible for paying additional fees charged by the hospital.

Social Security deficit

The cabinet approved granting a 50 billion L.L. payment in advance to help cover the Social Security deficit.

Power cuts

Hariri requested Energy Minister Gebran Bassil to prepare a temporary solution to the crisis.

In recent weeks, residents in South, North Lebanon and Beirut have blocked roads with burning tires to protest electricity shortages.

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3 responses to “Lebanon forms a commission to deal with firearms”

  1. Tony A Avatar
    Tony A

    this is another great step in the right direction. we need to start tightening our laws and confiscate fire arms from individuals or groups who use them for any reason other than defending lebanon.

    i praise this step as definitely in the right direction.

    1. SAMI Avatar
      SAMI

      I agree Tony but “other than defending Lebanon.” should be the SOLE duty of Lebanese Armed Forces and no one else…first & foremost including HA! If HA is allowed to bear arms then sorry buddy, everyone else has (will want) the same right!

      Civilized countries hold one military power. Until this happens in Lebanon, we will continue to live day-by-day not knowing when the next bomb will explode.

  2. Tony A Avatar
    Tony A

    sami thats why i said groups habeebi. HA is not immune to any laws. all my posts have been to always talk with HA as a lebanese group and not an outsider.

    treating it as an outsider will always keep it alienated from our own affairs. talk to it and invite it to all our sessions and let it dialog with us will help it feel like its a part of us and will feel our protection towards it as sincere.

    thats why right now gaegae’s invitation is viewed as a threat cos hes been attacking it for a long time and all of a sudden, he’s inviting unity. i admire him for his change of tone and HA needs to come to terms that the unity will be good for them and the country.

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