Naharnet - UN Stresses: Hariri Tribunal Moving Ahead Regardless of Lebanon Funding - October 5, 2010

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson Martin Nesirky stressed that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon was moving forward regardless of whether Lebanon will approve or disapprove Court funding.
Nesirky said the STL will continue to work regardless of attempts by the Lebanese Opposition to block Lebanon's share of funding,He reiterated that Court work is "significant" for Lebanon.
Asked about financing of the Tribunal in the event the Opposition succeeded in blocking Lebanon's funding, Nesirky said:
"We reaffirm the importance of the Tribunal work for Lebanon," he said, pointing out that the Court has a mandate from the Security Council "and we will strongly seek to make sure it will work."