Jubilation In Tripoli As Standoff in Naher Al Bared Ends
A late victory is still a victory, a sweet one for that matter.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 2, 2007
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Aljazeera: Shaker Al Absi Escaped From Camp (Update: Killed)
Most of the coverage on the Naher Al Bared security situation this morning -where Fateh Al Islam attempted a last-ditch effort to escape at dawn- centered on the captured and killed elements from the terrorist group.Aljazeera however, quotes a “Lebanese Army Source” who says that Shaker al Absi, the leader of the group, managed to flee the camp.If that is true, an investigation must take place to know why and how this happened.Update: According to Alarabiya who quoted a Lebanese army officer, Absi was killed in Sunday’s battles and his body was identified in a Tripoli hospital.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 2, 2007
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Bejjani: Yes, Mr. Saniora, Hezbollah Has Committed War Crimes
An article by the otherwise pro-government Elias Bejjani defending the Human Rights Watch report which accused Hezbollah of war crimes.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 2, 2007
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An Israeli Newspaper Trying To Explain Lebanon’s Situation To Its Readers
Here’s a feature article on Lebanon, from the Israeli daily Haaretz that tries to answer the following question:“How did it come about that little, insignificant Lebanon, a country irrelevant to peace in the Middle East, has become the focus of interest among world leaders, from George Bush to Nicolas Sarkozy, and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to Bashar Assad and Iran’s Ahmadinejad?”
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 2, 2007
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Meanwhile At The FPM: Denial
According to the FPM’s website, “The opposition did not publicly endorse Berri’s initiative”.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 1, 2007
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Hariri’s Silence: Deafening Or Golden?
Speculations abound on whether Saad Hariri’s silence is an indication of hesitation and incompetence, or a planned withdrawal to clear the air for compromise.
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 30, 2007
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Alhayat: US And France Differ In Diagnosing Lebanese Situation
According to the pan-Arab newspaper Alhayat, when it comes to the upcoming presidential elections, France is more cautious and America is more confrontational:
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 30, 2007
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Rabih Mroué’s Play Unbanned
Finally, the public uproar has forced the Sureté Generalle to allow the play “How Nancy Wished That It Was All An April Fool’s Joke” by Rabih Mroué to show after it had originally banned it. For all enthusiasts, it will be playing in Masrah Al Madina tomorrow.The Sureté Generalle will discover to their detriment that banning is not only wrong, it also backfires. Many people who would never have wanted to see it will go tomorrow to watch it just for curiosity’s sake.Story’s background. | Hat tip: Lebrecord | More: Now Lebanon
Mustapha Hamoui · Aug 29, 2007
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