Adwan Urges Arab League to Halt Syria”s Intervention in Lebanon

Vice Chairman of the Lebanese Forces George Adwan said Saturday the Arab league is required to “halt Syria”s intervention in Lebanon.”

 

MP Adwan, in a radio interview, said “Syria should be banned from using Lebanon as an arena for its policies towards Israel.”

 

He said Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is not eligible to supervise national dialogue among leaders of the various Lebanese factions “because he is a party (to the conflict) and a member of the opposition” that is led by Hizbullah.

 

“Going to dialogue under Berri would be tantamount to exonerating him for closing Parliament gates,” Adwan stressed.

 

The state of Lebanon would not be able to function “unless Hizbullah weapons were absorbed. That is why Gen. Michel Suleiman”s nomination for president is vital. He is the only person capable of proceeding with this mission,” Adwan said.

 

If Suleiman retired prior to his election president, “the government is the legal and constitutional authority that has the power to appoint a new army commander, irrespective of what the opposition believes,” he added.