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A
former member of the dismantled Lebanese Forces (LF)
was summoned today (Wednesday) for interrogation regarding
the two masses held in Ashrafieh and Maifouk last week
for the commemoration of late president Bashir Gemayel
and of the LF martyrs.
In this context, the military court will issue later
tonight verdicts on seven of the LF supporters detained
a few days ago on charges of wearing military clothes
during the mass held at Maifouk for the commemoration
of the LF martyrs.
Commenting on the series of arrests by the Lebanese
Security Forces, House Speaker Nabih Berry said that
such an issue cannot be solved by arresting people,
but rather needs a political solution.
On the other hand, the coordination committee of the
National Liberal Party, the Lebanese Forces and the
National Free Movement warned of a plot aimed at dividing
the Lebanese to justify foreign tutorship over the country.
The committee also condemned the series of arrests undertaken
by the authorities and called for solidarity to face
the situation.
Around 10 people have been arrested since last Sunday
after a mass held at Maifouk for the commemoration of
the LF martyrs turned into a rally that denounced the
Syrian presence in Lebanon and demanded the release
of Samir Geagea, head of the LF, incarcerated since
May 1994.
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