Jumblatt calls for rejecting STL and its indictment

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Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader MP Walid Jumblatt on Wednesday accused the Special Tribunal for Lebanon ( STL) of being politically motivated and urged the Lebanese cabinet to unanimously reject it.

“This tribunal is aimed at destabilizing Lebanon rather than rendering justice,” Jumblatt told AFP

His statement comes after The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) published a report that implicates Hezbollah in the 2005 murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri.

“It would be appropriate at this time for the cabinet to meet and unanimously denounce the tribunal and its (upcoming) verdict), ” Jumblatt said

Jumblatt said the rumors and press reports surrounding the STL probe and its findings had become “a dangerous soap opera” that threatened Lebanon’s stability.

“It is clear that this probe is being used for political purposes,” he said. “It is clear that the investigators are leaking information and are working for countries that have accounts to settle.”

Ever since Jumblatt turned his back to the March 14 alliance his credibility within his own constituency has substantially suffered according to local analysts . Until August last year Jumblatt used to be one of the leading defenders of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Tension escalated in Lebanon following reports that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon will soon issue its indictment into the 2005 assassination of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Last July, the Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that the tribunal is “an Israeli project” that will indict Hezbollah members. Nasrallah accused Israel of being behind Hariri’s assassination but refused to provide the evidence to STL to support his claim. Hezbollah and its March 8 allies have been calling for the abolition of STL.

Jumblatt is concerned that should the court indict Hezbollah members, it could lead to a Shiite-Sunni strife.

The Pro Syrian Al Akhbar newspaper reported last week that Hezbollah has prepared a plan to take over Lebanon when STL issues its indictment for the 2005 murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun , (a close ally of Hezbollah ) said last Wednesday that Hezbollah might violently respond to an STL indictment that accuses Hezbollah party’s members in Hariri’s assassination.

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20 responses to “Jumblatt calls for rejecting STL and its indictment”

  1. I wish he deserves to be commented on, but I am not going to waste my time on this joker!

  2. I wish he deserves to be commented on, but I am not going to waste my time on this joker!

  3. This guy switched sides so many times that made the whole country dizzy. His words has no value and he has absolutley no credibility at least for the general public. In other words ya Waleed beik….Koooool Kaxx

  4. This guy switched sides so many times that made the whole country dizzy. His words has no value and he has absolutley no credibility at least for the general public. In other words ya Waleed beik….Koooool Kaxx

  5. This guy switched sides so many times that made the whole country dizzy. His words has no value and he has absolutley no credibility at least for the general public. In other words ya Waleed beik….Koooool Kaxx

  6. It shows that government groups dont want justice or freedom for the people, but rather keep the people held hostage by this gang of outlaws who hold a gun to the peoples heads.Who is going to have balls to stand up and be honest in what should happen in Lebanon, we all know but these parties are scared shitless to talk the facts as guns point there way. REMOVE WEAPONS FROM PEOPLE WHO STILL HOLSTER GUNS LIKE IT WAS IN THE WILD WEST 150 YEARS AGO.

  7. It shows that government groups dont want justice or freedom for the people, but rather keep the people held hostage by this gang of outlaws who hold a gun to the peoples heads.Who is going to have balls to stand up and be honest in what should happen in Lebanon, we all know but these parties are scared shitless to talk the facts as guns point there way. REMOVE WEAPONS FROM PEOPLE WHO STILL HOLSTER GUNS LIKE IT WAS IN THE WILD WEST 150 YEARS AGO.

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    It shows that government groups dont want justice or freedom for the people, but rather keep the people held hostage by this gang of outlaws who hold a gun to the peoples heads.Who is going to have balls to stand up and be honest in what should happen in Lebanon, we all know but these parties are scared shitless to talk the facts as guns point there way. REMOVE WEAPONS FROM PEOPLE WHO STILL HOLSTER GUNS LIKE IT WAS IN THE WILD WEST 150 YEARS AGO.

  9. Joumblat why don’t you a picture of Assad ass in your palace and kiss every morning when you wake up and when you go to sleep,at least your father was a devious man but he stand by his position , but you have beaten even the myth of Janus who have 2 faces , you have million faces , I bet if tomorrow Assad is gone and Sunni government in charge you will be attacking Hezbollah , for me if you shut the f up and buzz off from politics and sit in your palace will be great!!!

  10. Joumblat why don’t you a picture of Assad ass in your palace and kiss every morning when you wake up and when you go to sleep,at least your father was a devious man but he stand by his position , but you have beaten even the myth of Janus who have 2 faces , you have million faces , I bet if tomorrow Assad is gone and Sunni government in charge you will be attacking Hezbollah , for me if you shut the f up and buzz off from politics and sit in your palace will be great!!!

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    Joumblat why don’t you a picture of Assad ass in your palace and kiss every morning when you wake up and when you go to sleep,at least your father was a devious man but he stand by his position , but you have beaten even the myth of Janus who have 2 faces , you have million faces , I bet if tomorrow Assad is gone and Sunni government in charge you will be attacking Hezbollah , for me if you shut the f up and buzz off from politics and sit in your palace will be great!!!

  12. It s the instability of politicians that endangers the stability !!!.

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    It s the instability of politicians that endangers the stability !!!.

  14. Leborigine Avatar

    Ya Kird, sea3a hayk, wa sea3a hayk!

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    Ya Kird, sea3a hayk, wa sea3a hayk!

  16. Jumblatt never had the balls, and now he lost his marbles, he should be removed and glued to a rocking chair, I’m sure the Progressive Socialist Party has better leaders,
    BKS

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    Jumblatt never had the balls, and now he lost his marbles, he should be removed and glued to a rocking chair, I’m sure the Progressive Socialist Party has better leaders,

    BKS

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