Speaker Affirms ‘Noninterference’ in Judiciary’s Work
Speaker Nabih Berri said no interference was made on his part into a judicial decision--suspended later-- that froze the assets of twenty Lebanese banks, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Friday.
The Speaker has reportedly told the daily that he had no prior knowledge of Financial Prosecutor Judge Ali Ibrahim’s decision, and that it was brought to his attention after it was issued.
Slamming claims circulated by some that he personally stands behind Ibrahim’s decision, he said: “We have nothing to do with it whatsoever.
“Let it be known that since I assumed the ministry of justice in the past until now, I have never interfered in the work of the judiciary and I am keen to respect its privacy. I will not change my behaviour,” stressed Berri.
On Thursday, Ibrahim put a “prevention of disposal” signal on the assets of twenty Lebanese banks and imposed a freeze on the assets of the heads and members of boards of directors of these banks.
But later, Lebanon's attorney general Ghassan Oueidat suspended the order over concerns about its impact on the country's fragile economy.
06 March 2020, 12:54
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When a salamander face like yours Mr. Berri says he didn't do it, I have a big issue believing it... screw you sir, you are a shame, a stain that we will have to wait until you pass away so that we can completely clean out of Lebanon's history.
06 March 2020, 14:23
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Sooner or later the truth will come out of the real causes for Lebanon bankruptcy and race to the abyss. First let us liberate our country from HizbIran, fix the legal system, then will insure all corrupt politicians go to prison. You will certainly have a place of honor and an entire section of the prison will be dedicated to you and your large delegation.
06 March 2020, 14:31
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The first people the bank owners will turn on will be Berri and all the others that were involved in the looting. It is of no politicians interest any judgement or freezing of assets be taken against the banks or the owners. I just hope and pray that the Shia of Lebanon are starting to realize the leaders they have in place are not looking out for them but rather themselves.
06 March 2020, 15:00
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IF there is no interference, why does he have to say it? It makes people believe the opposite. And Berri, if you or your minions are reading this, how about you stop talking for a while so people don't get that idea.
