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Arabs Contain Lebanon Violence, Sponsor Inter-Lebanese Dialogue in Qatar

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Thursday, 15 May 2008

Arab mediators succeeded Thursday in containing Lebanon's cycle of violence that drove the nation to the edge of sectarian war. The deal was announced by Qatari prime Minister-Foreign Minister Sheik Hamad Bin Jassem al-Thani at a packed news conference in the plush Phoenicia Hotel. The six-point plan said leaders of the rival factions agreed to join dialogue in Doha as of Friday, to elect Army Commander Gen. Michel Suleiman President and to form a national unity government. The feuding factions agreed on spreading state authority throughout Lebanon, on refraining from using weapons for political aims, withdrawing gunmen from the streets and halting propaganda campaigns that agitate hatred. The two sides also agreed to reopen roads that have been blocked for nearly a week. Sheik Hamad said the effort is backed by all Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia. He said a guarantee is available for refraining from resorting to weapons. Sheik Hamad said moving to Doha on Friday indicates that all sides are serious in their approach. He said the Doha talks do not aim at replacing the Taif accord, stressing that "the Taif accord remains valid." Sheik Hamad noted that "our relations with Saudi Arabia are excellent and Saudi Arabia supports the committee." He said Suleiman's election president is expected "in days." Sheik Hamad said Lebanese leaders are responsible for healing the nation's wound and ending the crisis. He stressed that "neither Shiites, nor Sunnis or Christians can control Lebanon." Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said what has happened "should not be repeated." Sheik Hamad ended the press conference by asking reporters to "give us a chance to sleep." As the conference was underway, Hizbullah bulldozers started removing earth mounds blocking traffic to Beirut airport, which resumed services. The first jetliner, a Middle East Airlines flight coming from Paris, touched down at 7 p.m. and full services would be re-activated as of midnight. Hizbullah bulldozers also reopened the main highway leading to the Lebanese-Syrian border crossing of Masnaa and started reopening roads linking various neighborhoods of the capital.

 

 

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