Report: Paris Asks for Copy of Nasrallah Speech on 'Power Triangle'
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The French embassy in Beirut has reportedly asked for a copy of a speech made last week by Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who accused Paris of suggesting a “power triangle” in Lebanon.
An Nahar newspaper said Monday that the mission contacted Hizbullah official Ammar al-Moussawi to ask for the copy of the official document after Nasrallah mentioned the division of power among Sunnis, Shiites and Christians.
The Hizbullah secretary-general said on Friday that the March 14 alliance accuses his party and AMAL movement of paralyzing the presidential elections because they are seeking to create the power triangle for considering the Taef accord no longer applicable.
The Taef agreement has divided power equally among Muslims and Christians.
Nasrallah accused a delegation of French officials of suggesting the issue during a visit to Tehran. But the Iranians rejected it, he said.
“We haven't thought about it, we haven't asked for it and we haven't sought for it,” he said.
Officials, who were not named, expected the French foreign ministry to issue a statement to clarify the matter.
Despite Nasrallah's denial, his ally Free Patriotic Movement MP Michel Aoun said last month that “stability in Lebanon is based on an integrated triangle between his party, Hizbullah and al-Mustaqbal Movement.”
But the Maronite Patriarchate has allegedly rejected all proposals that don't abide by the constitution and the power-sharing accord between Muslims and Christians.
Following talks with Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil on Monday, French Ambassador Patrice Paoli said he “would not respond” to Nasrallah.
“We back the Lebanese Constitution and state institutions and expect the Lebanese to elect a president in accordance with the Taef,” he said from Bustros Palace.
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D.A.
09 June 2014, 08:57
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The Iranians were the ones who suggest the changes to the power sharing half and half formula back in 2007. They told that to Kouchner's envoy to Tehran Cousseran when some Lebanese MPs were meeting in St Cloud. Nasrallah just has a great imagination and he thinks we have no memory.
09 June 2014, 16:52
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No but I was there when Nasrallah was advised by his propaganda machine and spin department to destroyer the fact they told him our mowateneen will believe anything you tell them no matter how preposterous it is. And obviously they are right lol.
09 June 2014, 17:18
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Try enunciating every syllable it will eventually make sense to you, although at your level could be be here all year. Better yet get someone to explain it to you.
09 June 2014, 09:02
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The leader of the terror party distorts the truth, facts, and history. He wants us to believe that France wants to diminish the Christian role in Lebanon. Yes, very believable and very credible.
09 June 2014, 09:45
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France is becoming increasingly secular and non-religious. What's so difficult to believe about it?
09 June 2014, 10:01
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karim
France has always been secular since the separation of state and church has been in effect for decades. we cannot say the same about Lebanon as it is still very sectarian based and Lebanese keep clinging to their sects instead of supporting the state The big example is HA
09 June 2014, 09:10
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If these rats have anything to do with governing Lebanon, we will slide back to the dark ages and look like Yemen, Jordan and Syria--
09 June 2014, 09:41
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nasrallah-harriri-aoun these are the acting power now on the ground, these 3 united make a shield to protect lebanon & apply the taef, no one said to change constitution which of course needs to be tuned because it was done during the war to cancel the president's acting role it was deliberately done against aoun at that time.
09 June 2014, 10:06
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Sophia
so what you're saying is that the rule has changed in Lebanon behind Aoun's back and without his knowledge?? So you're telling me that Aoun is the defender and the bearer of Lebanese?? so why is he boycotting the presidential election and causing state paralysis?
Oh I know he is protecting the Lebanese.
You're pathetic
09 June 2014, 11:51
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Nasrallah is a lying bastard obviously and this is the french way of telling people so delicately : "Show us the transcript, if you dare, so we can expose your lies".
He accuses France of suggesting the idea of tripartite power sharing just so he can make the "pill" easier to swallow.
Nasrallah uses lies to indocrinate his sheep. He also indoctrinated Aoun's Ghanam... time for a BBQ !
09 June 2014, 16:48
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no phil is an israeli. like all israelis he thinks people who dont wear side curls are "disgusting" subhumans.
09 June 2014, 13:31
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Sayed Hassan loves to accuse people routinely, yet has problems facing up to accusations against him. The same can be said of Aoun, that is called intolerance. That alone will deprive them of ruling the nation, and people know that too.
09 June 2014, 16:10
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Wolf Rear, so predictable. I throw a banana and there you come. So long for talking of predictions. You're boring to be honest. Greet your mum for me will you, and the multiple siblings too.
09 June 2014, 13:49
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Nahar: "MP Michel Aoun said last month that “stability in Lebanon is based on an integrated triangle between his party, Hizbullah and al-Mustaqbal Movement." - Fact
flamethrower: distortion of facts and sectarian hate.
I'm amazed at the level of discourse. My 5-year old can have better arguments...
09 June 2014, 14:55
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You're good at personal insults, I'll give you that. LOL. Otherwise, brain-dead.
09 June 2014, 17:06
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They want a transcript of the public pile of bullshit Nasrallah vommited on TV.
It's an elegant way to tell the world Nasrallah is full of shit !
10 June 2014, 00:09
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It's not up to France to prove they didn't say it. It's up to Hezbollah to prove they did. And they just asked for a copy of the speech.
Lack of proof doesn't mean you can make lies up like that.
Talking of proof, you have proof Hezbollah is behind Hariri's assassination and you chose to ignore it. Just so you can keep the lies going ...
09 June 2014, 20:18
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France just stabbed the christians in their back. What Aoun is going to say about HIzballah negotiation with France on power sharing (power triangle) behind Aoun's back. The only way France can correct their mistake by claiming hizballah a terrorist group or the french ambassador must be kicked out of lebanon. Shame on you France .......Hassan you can deny as many times as you want, but your ugly face and your hate to christians is as clear as crystal
