Geagea Rejects Extraordinary Legislative Session, Optimistic on Fate of Christians
Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea on Tuesday rejected attempts by Speaker Nabih Berri to hold an extraordinary parliamentary session and appeased fears on the situation of Christians in Lebanon.
“LF MPs are ready to attend any parliamentary session whose agenda is topped by the electoral draft-law and the law on granting the citizenship to Lebanese expatriates,” said Geagea.
The LF is among several blocs rejecting Berri's endeavors to open an extraordinary legislative session.
Parliament convenes twice a year in two ordinary sessions -- the first starts mid-March until the end of May and the second from the middle of October through the end of December.
Berri said last week that after the opening of the extraordinary session, he would call on parliament to meet to act on draft-laws “because the situation in the country is no longer bearable.”
In the absence of a president, Berri needs the signature of several cabinet ministers on a decree to hold the session. He hasn't yet been able to garner the required signature.
In remarks to a visiting delegation on Tuesday, Geagea also appeased fears on the future of Christians.
“The future of Christians in Lebanon and the Orient is based on what they do. If they work hard, then they will have a safe and prosperous future,” said the LF chief.
“So let's head to work rather than waste time,” he added.
Geagea's remarks came as his rivals from the Free Patriotic Movement are preparing to organize anti-government street protests.
FPM officials claim that the Christians are being marginalized and it is time to act.
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