The Higher Defense Council on Sunday discussed the security
situation in unrest-hit Tripoli, lauding the role of security agencies in
“preserving security, busting terrorist networks, freeing abductees and curbing
the trafficking of arms across the Lebanese areas.”
Speaking after an emergency meeting at the Baabda Palace, the
council’s spokesman, Maj. Gen. Adnan Merheb, stressed the conferees’ keenness
on preserving civil peace in the country, noting that “to this end, the council
has given the necessary instructions to the military and security institutions
and specified the missions of the ministries, administrations and relevant
authorities.”
An Islamist sit-in on Saturday over the arrest of Salafist
activist Shadi al-Mawlawi quickly descended into full-blown armed clashes
between gunmen belonging to the rival Tripoli districts of Jabal Mohsen and Bab
al-Tabbaneh.
The council also stressed the importance of “providing the urgent
needs of the army and security forces, to enable them to perform their duties.”
The council kept its resolutions confidential in line with
procedures, Merheb said.
The meeting was preceded by talks between President Michel
Suleiman and Prime Minister Najib Miqati who discussed the latest developments.
Meanwhile, MTV reported that Finance Minister Mohammed Safadi
informed the council that he will file a lawsuit against the General
Directorate of General Security.
General Security agents arrested Mawlawi outside an office
belonging to Safadi in Tripoli.
Al-Manar television also reported that Safadi will file a lawsuit,
noting that he rejected “the use of his name in the abduction operation.”
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