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Report: Franjieh's Campaign Against Sfeir Linked to Hariri Tribunal

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Wednesday, 27 February 2008

A campaign by Marada Movement leader Suleiman Franjieh against Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir had to do with the international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of ex-Premier Rafik Hariri and related crimes, the Lebanese daily al-Liwa said Wednesday. Citing sources close to the Maronite Church, al-Liwa said Franjieh's vehement attacks on Sfeir came after the prelate's refusal to cover up for the former cabinet minister in the event he was summoned to appear before the international court. The sources said Franjieh had asked Bkirki for "political protection" after he became convinced that he would be summoned to give testimony as a witness in the Hariri murder. They said Sfeir told Franjieh that he had experienced a similar situation during the trial of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, adding that the patriarch is strongly committed not to interfere in any judicial matter. The international investigation commission registered hearing sessions by Franjieh that lasted more than 80 hours.

 

 

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