Vincent Lauds Lebanon”s Quick Response to Release 4 Generals
The registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Robin Vincent thanked the Lebanese government for quickly responding to the demand of the pre-trial judge to release the four generals.
The generals are former head of the presidential guard, Mustafa Hamdan, security services director Jamil Sayyed, security chief Ali Hajj, and military intelligence chief Raymond Azar. They were released April 29.
Vincent also said in his letter sent to judicial authorities that the Lebanese government showed professionalism during the STL team”s visit to Beirut April 27-30 and helped it accomplish its mission.
He thanked judicial authorities for their help and guidance and the security services provided to the team.
Vincent, a British judge, resigned as the tribunal”s registrar last month and accepted to continue his duties till June until his follower takes over.