Geagea Asks Suleiman to Ban Use of Arms in Koura, Batroun
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday urged President Michel Suleiman to ban carrying arms, including licensed weapons, at the northern regions of Koura and Batroun.
In a telephone call with the president, Geagea said: "In Koura and Batroun, Marada gunmen continue to attack March 14 supporters in different ways…including the recent attempt on MP Butros Harb”s bodyguard, damaging vehicles belonging to LF supporters and other separate attacks."
The LF leader implored the president to instruct security and judicial authorities to carry out their duties in the region. He added that wanted Marada supporter Ghassan Kanaan has not been delivered to police yet.
Geagea also discussed with Interior Minister Ziad Baroud about the same issue during a telephone conversation.