Berri urges supporters not to fire in the air on Tuesday
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday called on supporters not to fire in the air when he gets elected for a new term as parliament speaker on Tuesday.
In a statement addressed to “the Lebanese in all regions,” Berri, who is running for the post uncontested, called for “total refrainment from opening fire during the organization of any celebratory event, especially those related to the election of a parliament speaker tomorrow.”
“The bullets that get fired in the air had turned joy into grief and harmed people in their lives and properties. Today you are asked to stand by your people in these dire circumstances, in order to strengthen their civil peace and protect their lives and properties,” the Speaker added.
Source: Naharnet
| Copyright © 2012 Naharnet.com. All Rights Reserved. | https://naharnet.com/stories/en/290077 |