Hariri and Geagea for Punishing Culprits Involved in Feb. 14 Attacks
Mustaqbal movement leader Saad Hariri and Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea urged authorities to punish those involved in the latest attacks on March 14 supporters.
In a statement issued Friday, the two leaders "expressed regret at the attacks on the participants" of a rally marking ex-Premier Rafik Hariri”s fourth assassination anniversary.
Hariri and Geagea, who met in Qoreitem Thursday night, also urged "security, military and judicial forces … to pursue the culprits and punish them."
They expressed relief at the heavy turnout by "Muslims and Christians alike" at last Saturday”s rally, saying the mass gathering showed that March 14 supporters were "holding onto democracy, independence, sovereignty and full partnership" among the country”s people.
Hariri and Geagea also discussed electoral alliances in several regions and lists of candidates that the March 14 forces will soon unveil.