The Monster of Fatah al-Islam was Born inside a Syrian Lab
Deputy Parliament Speaker Farid Makari has described the Fatah al-Islam terrorist group as "a monster born in a Syrian laboratory."
In an interview with al-Akhbar al-Yom News Agency on Wednesday, Makari wondered why Change and Reform parliamentary bloc leader MP Michel Aoun would praise the Syrian regime for its security measures.
Makari was referring to a recent statement by Aoun that if it wasn”t for Syrian information concerning terrorist networks, Lebanese authorities would have been unable to uncover terror cells.
"Syrians are still interfering one way or another in Lebanese affairs," Makari said.
He said even if Syria withdrew its troops in 2005, its "security presence remains effective and harmful, not to mention its political influence."
As to the recent "confessions" by Fatah al-Islam members on Syrian television, Makari said: "I never expected for a day a positive Syrian position, the aim behind the “confessions” is to turn facts upside down."
About the 2009 parliamentary elections, Makari said: "March 14 Forces will have unified lists that will also include independent candidates whom March 14 Forces deem patriotic."