US warns against ‘outside interference’ in Lebanon’s politics

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The United States has warned against “outside interference” in Lebanon’s politics.

It comes in the wake of the collapse of the Lebanese national unity government on Wednesday after Shia militant group Hezbollah and its allies withdrew their Ministers from the Cabinet over the disputed U.N.-backed probe into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Responding to a question at a joint press conference with Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani in Qatari capital Doha on the role Syria has played in the political development in the neighboring country, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said: “The Lebanese people need to be empowered in order to solve their own issues without outside interference or without threats from within Lebanon.”

She said “it’s in everyone’s interest, whether it be different elements within Lebanon or Syria or any of the neighbors and many of us who care deeply about what happens to the Lebanese people, to come together….. to play a responsible and positive role” to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty and independence.

Pledging solidarity with the people and government of Lebanon, she sad the U.S. government was “consulting closely with concerned parties and nations on the best way forward” in the wake of the fall of the Lebanese government.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri met with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Wednesday.

There has been reports on the role Syria played in Lebanon with some evidence that they have tried to undermine the unity government. Senior Syrian officials have talked about removing authority from the government, which evoked criticism by American officials.

Clinton said during her meetings with officials of Qatar and other Gulf countries in the GCC forum, she had discussed a number of issues related to Gulf security and stability. She underlined America’s “unwavering commitment” to the security of the Gulf region and pledged continued support to its partners, including Qatar, “as they work to address threats and create the conditions for long-term peace, prosperity, and human progress.”

Clinton said she had also discussed Iran and the threat that its nuclear activity posed to the region and the world. The United States will continue to work with the international community toward a settlement that will hold Iran to its responsibilities to assure that its program is peaceful.

When the members of the P-5+1 meet in Istanbul later this month with Iran, they will focus on practical steps that Iran must take to address the concern of the international community.

Clinton urged the Islamic Republic to come to the Istanbul meeting prepared for these serious discussions.

She appreciated the efforts made by Qatar to resolve the ongoing conflict in Darfur.

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  1. PROPHET.T Avatar

    The interferer are warning against foreign interference.
    This is like saying ;This whore is mine , and mine only.Warning;I DO NOT SHARE.LOL

  2. PROPHET.T Avatar

    The interferer are warning against foreign interference.
    This is like saying ;This whore is mine , and mine only.Warning;I DO NOT SHARE.LOL

  3. Leborigine Avatar
    Leborigine

    I would recommend that anyone who is interfering should either action upon it or shut the hell up. Myself and the majority of Lebanese are fed up with talking and threats. HA should either take over or bloody disarm, stop holding the country hostage, the same goes for M14, run the country properly or get the hell out and let HA run it. US, France, Russia, israel etc etc, come in and clean up this mess or stay the f%$k out and do not get involved. This tug of war since 2005 has been worse than the 15 years of civil war.

    1. Hannibal Avatar

      100% Leborigine… May I add 7ello 3ann tiizna? LOL

  4.  Avatar

    I would recommend that anyone who is interfering should either action upon it or shut the hell up. Myself and the majority of Lebanese are fed up with talking and threats. HA should either take over or bloody disarm, stop holding the country hostage, the same goes for M14, run the country properly or get the hell out and let HA run it. US, France, Russia, israel etc etc, come in and clean up this mess or stay the f%$k out and do not get involved. This tug of war since 2005 has been worse than the 15 years of civil war.

    1. 100% Leborigine… May I add 7ello 3ann tiizna? LOL

  5. josephphdman Avatar
    josephphdman

    thank you america for your support for a democratic lebanon i hank you on behalf of the 90% of the lebaneese people and i pray to god that they will all be thanksfull to the us that has and is doing so much to help lebanon like a big sister watching out for her little one ; and in return hope the lebaneese wrk together as a team and live up to your expectations in building a strong democratic lebaneese state

  6.  Avatar

    thank you america for your support for a democratic lebanon i hank you on behalf of the 90% of the lebaneese people and i pray to god that they will all be thanksfull to the us that has and is doing so much to help lebanon like a big sister watching out for her little one ; and in return hope the lebaneese wrk together as a team and live up to your expectations in building a strong democratic lebaneese state

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