Hariri Denounces Violence, Says Citizen Dignity More Important than Any Post
Outgoing Premier Saad Hariri denounced on Tuesday violent incidents that erupted during protests by his supporters against the appointment of Najib Miqati to head the new government.
Demonstrators in Sunni stronghold Tripoli attacked and burned a car of al-Jazeera television, and ransacked the office of MP Mohammed Safadi.
In a televised speech, Hariri thanked "every free citizen ... who has denounced the attempts of hegemony over our national decisions."
"But it is also my duty to express my total rejection of all forms of rioting …I deeply regret the attack against the vehicle of al-Jazeera," he said.
Hariri said the dignity of citizens is more important than any post.
“You are responsible for Lebanon’s safety despite your anger,” Hariri told his supporters.
“I understand your feelings and cries of anger … But we resort to democracy in expressing our political opinion,” the Mustaqbal movement leader added.
Source: Agence France Presse
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