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March 29, 2010

March 28, 2010 - Now Lebanon - Qassem says Hezbollah not ashamed of discussing STL’s alleged summoning

“We are neither incapable nor ashamed of discussing and expressing our opinion,” said Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in reference to reports of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) summoning Hezbollah members for its investigation into the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

He added that if they wanted to, Hezbollah would discuss the matter.

Qassem touched on the upcoming municipal elections, saying the outcome will not change the “political equation or political scene” in the country.

He reiterated the party’s support for holding the elections as scheduled and “based on any law.” The current electoral law calls for citizens to be invited to vote by April 2 and for the first round of the elections to be held by May 2.

However, Hezbollah prefers delaying the elections if their postponement helps bring more political stability to Lebanon, added Qassem.

He also said Hezbollah, during the elections, will partner with the Amal Movement.

-NOW Lebanon
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