Kardel Encourages Formation of Govt. Capable of Disarming 'All Armed Groups'
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Acting U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Pernille Dahler Kardel urged Lebanese leaders to form a "national unity government" that would "disarm all armed groups," hoping that the situation would be ready for the “big return” of Syrian refugees in a “safe, voluntary dignified manner” to their country, the Saudi Asharq al-Awsat reported on Wednesday.
In an interview to the daily, Kardel raised concerns about a “delayed Cabinet formation,” hinting at "possible consequences as a result," and stressed that Lebanon needs a "consensus government, a national unity government, ensuring that Lebanon can continue its important partnership with the international community."
On the international community’s demands to disarm Hizbullah, Kardel pointed out to the latest report of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of U.N. resolution 1701.
"The disarmament of non-state armed groups is really important for the stability of Lebanon," said Kardel, and noted that President Michel Aoun plans "to hold discussions on the national defense strategy within the framework of national dialogue."
Kardel's office issued a statement on Thursday clarifying that the U.N. official "did not make any specific reference in the article to any parties or groups in Lebanon." Asharq al-Awsat had referred to Hizbullah in the interview's title and lead.
On the thorny issue of Syrian refugees and their repatriation to Syria, Kardel noted "the issue has topped Lebanon’s agenda recently. Lebanese authorities are committed to the international principles of not imposing forced returns on refugees, although some of them have decided to to return voluntarily. We want this process to be as successful as possible.
"The U.N. views the presence of Syrian refugees as temporary. A solution should be found through their voluntarily return to their country, when the conditions are suitable,” but “ if they can not return, we should find an alternative solution," she concluded.
25 July 2018, 11:36
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Thank you southern for being patriotic and for posting under the patriotic alias.
You are no stranger to the world of regional and international politics and therefore your comments have to be taken seriously and with respect. I was not surprised to learn from you that The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Bernell Cardel was paid by the Saudis to say some words and some sentences.
I agree with you about the weakness of the army and the need for the shia resistance to counter the zionists threats in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Bahrain.
You remain an inspiration to us the young generation and a beacon of knowledge and truth.
Please, keep posting because the World is Listening.
25 July 2018, 12:55
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Southern:
Do you have a problem if we form a resistance made up of Christians only, or Sunnis only, or Druze only to counter the zionist threats or the resistance has to be shia only and paid by Iran only?
25 July 2018, 14:08
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Does Cardel need payment to say whats obvious to all, except those who take payment from Iran? No country that has a militia with proven history in terror and drug trade can be considered as a stable country. There is no way to "normalize" this except disarmament or a full integration with the lebanese army. Otherwise, we will continue to live on this powder keg until sooner or later explodes, leaving all of us to pay for the military madness of the mullahs.
26 July 2018, 05:44
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Integrating these sectarian terrorists and thugs into the army is not a solution. People like that can never integrate and will use the army's status to practice their thuggery. Will you trust your security to one of these thugs?!
25 July 2018, 16:28
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Impossible. Disarming the filthy murdering militia is a serious problem for Lebanon. How are the members able to contribute to society? Even their bearded mullahs? They are all fanatic death wishing useless lowlifes.
