U.S. Ambassador Maura Connelly
encouraged Lebanese authorities on Tuesday to provide the humanitarian needs of
all Syrian refugees, including dissenters and deserters.
An embassy statement said that
following talks with Interior Minister Marwan Charbel at his office in Hamra,
Connelly “recognized Lebanon’s efforts to provide assistance to Syrians fleeing
the violence in their country.”
“She encouraged the Lebanese
government to continue its cooperation with the international community and
provide for the humanitarian needs and safety of all Syrians who have fled to
Lebanon, including dissenters and deserters,” it said.
In her talks with Charbel, Connelly
stressed the Lebanese government’s right and responsibility to secure its
borders.
She “called for the protection of
all disarmed Syrians, including members of the Free Syrian Army,” and
reaffirmed Washington’s “concern for the disappearance and kidnappings of
Syrian nationals in Lebanon.”
The ambassador also reiterated U.S.
concerns that developments in Syria not contribute to instability in Lebanon.
The embassy statement noted that
Connelly and Charbel discussed the political and security situation in Lebanon
and the current situation in Syria.
Discussions also focused on U.S. support for
training the Internal Security Forces, it added.http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/32451
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