Lebanese Forces Sues Retired Army Officer Over False Criminal Charges

The Lebanese Forces on Saturday filed a law suit against retired Brig. Gen. Walid Sukariyeh over false criminal allegations made up against the group following the assassination of Brig. Gen. Francois el-Hajj.

 

A statement by the Lebanese Forces said that Sukariyeh made false and biased statements claiming that the Lebanese Forces was behind Hajj”s murder.

 

Sukariyeh had said that the assassination of Hajj was aimed at preventing him from becoming army commander.

 

“His assassination serves the interests of the U.S., Israel and the Lebanese Forces,” Sukariyeh said.