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Berri rejects attempts to brand shiites as rebels against the state

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Lebanon Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Tuesday during the 32nd anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Moussa Sadr that he rejects attempts to brand the Shiites as “rebels against the Lebanese regime and that their weapons are a threat to the State and other sects.”

“We assure you that the project of state-building is a benefit and an article of faith for the Shiites,” he added, voicing support for the cabinet to fulfill its duties to serve the social needs of the Lebanese people.

However, he said that “the Resistance is a Lebanese need and necessity.”

His comments come after the clashes in the Beirut neighborhood of Borj Abi Haidar last on August 24 between supporters of the the pro-Syrian Association of Islamic Charitable Projects—also known as Al-Ahbash—and the Iranian backed Hezbollah militants , leading to the death of three people, including Hezbollah official Mohammad Fawwaz.

The clash , which was the worst since May 2008( when Hezbollah gunmen swept through Sunni neighborhoods of Beirut after a government crack down on the group’s telecommunications network) outraged the majority of the Lebanese, and many called for arms free and militia free Beirut.

Al-Ahbash are Sunnis while Hezbollah is a Shiite group.

Turning to the issue of Imam Sadr , Berri said:

“Imam Sadr and his two companions are in Libya. Their case will remain open until their return.”

He said Sadr’s disappearance case “cannot be closed neither can we acquit the Libyan regime of responsibility, even if it gained international cover.”

“Isn’t it time for criminals to face the truth?,” he shouted.

Berri called for a “total boycott” at every level of any Arab or international parliamentary or government meeting being held in Libya.

Still alive

Imam Moussa Sadr, who disappeared during a visit to Libya 32 years ago, was still alive and being held captive by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son Sadreddine Sadr said Monday in an interview that was published Monday by National News Agency.

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12 responses to “Berri rejects attempts to brand shiites as rebels against the state”

  1. Tony Smith Avatar
    Tony Smith

    Berry

    The main goal of your resistance is to resist the government and its authority.

  2. Tony Smith Avatar
    Tony Smith

    Berry

    The main goal of your resistance is to resist the government and its authority.

  3. Amine Avatar
    Amine

    Not all SHiites Mr Berri, only the Iranian puppets who are stumping on their country inorder to please their masters.

    WHO ELSE KILLED Mr Harriri, the man never harmed anyone in the contrary he sent our children overseas, he helped anyone regardless of his religion or race.

    Let’s put Lebanon first and above all, be proud of your country and reject being a PUPPET

  4. Amine Avatar
    Amine

    Not all SHiites Mr Berri, only the Iranian puppets who are stumping on their country inorder to please their masters.

    WHO ELSE KILLED Mr Harriri, the man never harmed anyone in the contrary he sent our children overseas, he helped anyone regardless of his religion or race.

    Let’s put Lebanon first and above all, be proud of your country and reject being a PUPPET

  5. joey Avatar
    joey

    you know ya MR BERRI you said it yourself you are condoming yourself from your own goab you said thats you are rebels and against the lebanese state and your gun is the big problem you stupid or what then you turn it on libya for sadr you silly old man

  6. joey Avatar
    joey

    you know ya MR BERRI you said it yourself you are condoming yourself from your own goab you said thats you are rebels and against the lebanese state and your gun is the big problem you stupid or what then you turn it on libya for sadr you silly old man

  7. Jad Avatar
    Jad

    Who has a Militia…Mr Berri (Amal) and Also HA (Iran+Syria), who do both militias report too…also Iran and to some extent syria…. who is Berri? Head of the Cabinet. Looking at this picture and looking at some other names like Ja3Ja3, make me think we Lebanese people should seriously think about how to pick our leaders better.

    What we have at this point are a lot of politicians who are criminlas of war, theives, corrupt, etc… only a few are not like that and are actually decent and honest.

    Ironically we tend to forget that the past of a man defines his present and goves an idea how this man will turn out to be in the future.

    What do you expect hear or see from a man who has committed crimes of war (just like many others) and is theif with his own ARMED militia who is leading our cabinet.

    The Guy is preaching about resistance…what does a guy with a history like the one above doing by preaching about resistance.

    If HA had resistance and leb as a priority in thier agenda as much as they claim they wouldn’t put their hands with Berri…but seems that they are not that decent either…are they?

  8. Jad Avatar
    Jad

    Who has a Militia…Mr Berri (Amal) and Also HA (Iran+Syria), who do both militias report too…also Iran and to some extent syria…. who is Berri? Head of the Cabinet. Looking at this picture and looking at some other names like Ja3Ja3, make me think we Lebanese people should seriously think about how to pick our leaders better.

    What we have at this point are a lot of politicians who are criminlas of war, theives, corrupt, etc… only a few are not like that and are actually decent and honest.

    Ironically we tend to forget that the past of a man defines his present and goves an idea how this man will turn out to be in the future.

    What do you expect hear or see from a man who has committed crimes of war (just like many others) and is theif with his own ARMED militia who is leading our cabinet.

    The Guy is preaching about resistance…what does a guy with a history like the one above doing by preaching about resistance.

    If HA had resistance and leb as a priority in thier agenda as much as they claim they wouldn’t put their hands with Berri…but seems that they are not that decent either…are they?

  9. Tony A Avatar
    Tony A

    those of you who dont understand politics need to learn from statements issued what the intentions are.

    do you honestly think that the government is gonna dismantle HA by force? or keep the stress levels high in order to absorb HA into the army?

    he has to say these things in order to appease all sides and to keep the energy calm.

    how else are we gonna bring HA to the table? by force? by anger?

    this is what politics is all about?

    can someone please tell me what does al-ahbash mean?

    through dialog and calmness will results happen.

    just like they trapped HA into accepting the STL constitution via votes, they will for sure bait HA into accepting being absorbed into the army by calm talks.

    when people get angry, nothing gets done. this is a very important strategy that needs to be used to the absolute maximum.

    maintain calm at all times in order to avoid a civil war.

  10. Tony A Avatar
    Tony A

    those of you who dont understand politics need to learn from statements issued what the intentions are.

    do you honestly think that the government is gonna dismantle HA by force? or keep the stress levels high in order to absorb HA into the army?

    he has to say these things in order to appease all sides and to keep the energy calm.

    how else are we gonna bring HA to the table? by force? by anger?

    this is what politics is all about?

    can someone please tell me what does al-ahbash mean?

    through dialog and calmness will results happen.

    just like they trapped HA into accepting the STL constitution via votes, they will for sure bait HA into accepting being absorbed into the army by calm talks.

    when people get angry, nothing gets done. this is a very important strategy that needs to be used to the absolute maximum.

    maintain calm at all times in order to avoid a civil war.

  11. VOICE OF TRUTH Avatar
    VOICE OF TRUTH

    “berri rejects attempts to brand shiites as rebels against the state.”

    ya hadrat al asteez nabih,

    1- no matter how big you think you are with your partner hezballah on the lebanese political scene and to be fair to all the respectable shia dignitaries in lebanon that do not agree with you, i dont think you and hezballah alone can monopolize all their voices.

    2- you are stating you refuse the notion that the lebanese brand you and hezballah as rebels against the state and that is something i like to hear from you. so why dont you try to give the majority of the lebanese solid proofs and convincing arguments that what you are saying is true because what is happening in the streets contradicts your statement.

    short of that your comments will fall on deaf ears, you will loose your credibility among lebanese and the old saying becomes appropriate: “ismaa tafrah jarreb tahzan”, hear me you will be happy try me you will be sad.

  12. VOICE OF TRUTH Avatar
    VOICE OF TRUTH

    “berri rejects attempts to brand shiites as rebels against the state.”

    ya hadrat al asteez nabih,

    1- no matter how big you think you are with your partner hezballah on the lebanese political scene and to be fair to all the respectable shia dignitaries in lebanon that do not agree with you, i dont think you and hezballah alone can monopolize all their voices.

    2- you are stating you refuse the notion that the lebanese brand you and hezballah as rebels against the state and that is something i like to hear from you. so why dont you try to give the majority of the lebanese solid proofs and convincing arguments that what you are saying is true because what is happening in the streets contradicts your statement.

    short of that your comments will fall on deaf ears, you will loose your credibility among lebanese and the old saying becomes appropriate: “ismaa tafrah jarreb tahzan”, hear me you will be happy try me you will be sad.

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