Rahi Hails Hariri's Roadmap, Calls on Politicians to Abide by it
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Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi lauded on Thursday the roadmap established by al-Mustaqbal leader Saad Hariri, calling on parties to abide by it.
Al-Rahi described in remarks published in al-Mustaqbal newspaper Hariri's initiative as “excellent,” pointing out that it “should be implemented.”
“His (Hariri's) initiative is valuable and is considered a roadmap to stage the presidential elections.”
Al-Rahi noted that the proposal “should attract the needed political and media attention.”
Hariri delivered a speech on Friday during which he proposed a roadmap that includes the election of a new president, formation of a new cabinet that is similar to the current one, withdrawal of Hizbullah's fighters from Syria, and establishment of a comprehensive plan to combat terrorism.
He also urged against the extension of parliament's term, but remarked that parliamentary polls should take place after electing a new president.
Al-Rahi addressed during his speech at a dinner hosted by the Catholic Information Center the Islamic State of the Iraq and the Levant.
“Only humanity binds us together... We should establish dialogue and seek consensus on different matters,” he pointed out.
He wondered what Christians in Iraq and the city of Mosul did to be treated with such infringement and hatred.
Over the weekend, hundreds of families fled Mosul, abandoning homes and belongings after IS fighters running the city issued an ultimatum for Christians to convert, pay a special tax, leave or face execution.
Families who were forced on the road and leaders of Iraq's Chaldean and other churches said Mosul was now emptied of Christians for the first time in history.
Jihadist fighters want to create a state based on an extreme interpretation of sharia -- or Islamic law -- and have targeted all minorities in the Mosul area.
H.K.
M.T.
24 July 2014, 10:12
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a terrorist supporter and saudi puppet in an armani suit (whose corrupt "father's" money paid for) pretending to be a moderate?? There is nothing Lebanese about him, do not insult the Lebanese identity with such scum.
24 July 2014, 14:19
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please give evidence to what you state.
What if there are no evidences whatsoever that he supports terrorism but on the contrary supports state institutions? Your believes based on no evidence but only wishful thinking produce in you hate and fear for hariri and the community he represents.
This is exactly what is happening to all lebanese prone to accuse the other communities and their leaders without any proofs. This is what is bringing apart the lebanese and not allowing them to get together and build a state.
24 July 2014, 14:23
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remember that hariri's life is threatened in lebanon as he represents the moderates and has sufficient political power to take the country forward with a strong government and institutions. As such he is a threat to those who have struggling with success to undermine the lebanese sovereignty. Many leaders and eminent lebanese figures have been assasinated as they held the same opinions and goal.
24 July 2014, 14:31
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yes he "are" coming back to lebanon, when you learn some proper English!
24 July 2014, 16:16
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smalla ad ma he gained weight eating fast food abroad he are not coming soon obviously :pp
24 July 2014, 16:02
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indeed ; iran has been executing thousands every year without ANY JUDGMENT, making the leaders of this country criminals to humanity. Under Khomeiny, as much as 10 000 were executed. Since then it is estimated that over 100 000 iranians have been executed.
So much for FT, Mowaten and the likes that supports Iran as a democratic state.
24 July 2014, 17:06
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mowaten supports democracy for sure no ifs or buts about it, but flamethrower to his credit never said he supports democracy in a non 'homo'genous society.
25 July 2014, 00:10
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What? Are you saying Suleiman was not a traitor and he indeed spoke for the country and the Christians? I wonder if aoun will invade baabda again?
