Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
For years, the serene villages of Jbeil's highlands have been far from peaceful. Ghabat, a Maronite village nestled between the predominantly Shiite towns of Afqa and Lassa, has become a focal point of growing tensions due to territorial disputes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wednesday 22 February 2023 19:27:47
International Democrat Union and Centrist Democrat International Issue Joint Statement on Lebanon
International Democrat Union and Centrist Democrat International issued the following statement:
"On August 4, 2020, the explosion of a large amount of ammonium nitrate at the Beirut port devastated the city, killing more than 230 people, injuring more than 6,500, and forcing 330,000 to abandon their homes, at least temporarily.
Two and a half years have passed since then, and the local legal investigation into the responsibilities related to this disaster is being obstructed by unsubstantive legal and political arguments and with disregard of basic democratic principles such as transparency and accountability.
The chief investigator, Judge Tarek Bitar, the families of the victims, and all those who show solidarity with them have frequently been the target of political and legal pressure, threats, and even violence.
This is not acceptable under any circumstances.
The International Democrat Union (IDU) and the Centrist Democrat International (IDC-CDI) declare their solidarity with the families of the victims, who have a legitimate right to see this disaster investigated and those responsible held accountable.
We support the statement issued by 40 members of the Lebanese Parliament of January 27, 2023, calling for the investigation to continue unimpeded.
We call on the Lebanese authorities to stop obstructing the investigation into the explosion of the port and to provide the necessary support to the lead investigator, Judge Tarek Bitar.
The attempts to prevent him carrying out his investigation and to intimidate him must be stopped.
The political culture of impunity must end. This applies not only to the port blast, but also to the political assassinations, the economic crimes, and corruption that the Lebanese people must endure time and again. This is the only way can Lebanon emerge from the multiple crises facing the country and preserve social peace."
