March 14 General Secretariat said on Thursday that March 14 parties warn the cabinet of not carrying out its responsibilities regarding the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and its decisions and of not cooperating directly with the tribunal’s demands.
It also said that the ministerial statement’s “vague” STL clause is rejected, and will not succeed in “tricking” the STL and the international community.
March 14 added that the ministerial statement’s STL clause includes an “alleged protection” of stability, adding that only justice protects stability.
“In order for justice to achieve its aims, it should not be placed in a confrontation with a [local] party, adding that justice targets individuals and not parties.”
March 14 also said that an indictment should not be confused with a judicial verdict issued at the end of a trial.
“The STL’s indictment is a historical achievement in Lebanon. March 14 considers that Lebanon has entered an important turning point [due to the release of the indictment].”
It added that it will follow up with stances and actions related to the tribunal’s indictment, adding that it will place itself in a position that monitors authority and acts accordingly.
The STL said in a statement published on its website that the indictment and accompanying arrest warrants were transmitted to the Lebanese authorities on Thursday.
A judicial official told AFP that four Lebanese suspects are named in the indictment of the STL which is investigating the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Local media said at least two of them were members of the Iranian and Syrian-backed Hezbollah, which has warned it would defend itself if accused.
Following its June 13 formation, Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s government tasked a committee comprised of 10 ministers representing the cabinet’s factions to draft a ministerial statement.
The committee has been discussing how to tackle the issue of the STL’s upcoming indictment.
The committee has been discussing how to tackle the issue of the STL’s upcoming indictment.
-NOW Lebanon
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