Lebanese Army Rejects Using Security Issues for Political Ends
The Lebanese army command urged politicians on Sunday not to invest security issues for political objectives, saying they should preserve stability instead.
The communique said the army’s role in preserving the security of the Lebanese was above all consideration but “called for avoiding the discussion of highly dangerous security issues or using them for political purposes out of keenness on general stability.”
The communique was referring to the latest controversy that erupted over the alleged presence of al-Qaida in Lebanon after Defense Minister Fayez Ghosn said the army had information about the operations of the terror group’s militants in the eastern border town of Arsal.
March 14 opposition politicians have criticized the government, saying cabinet members had conflicting opinions on the matter.
“The solution to security issues does not come through the media or political platforms,” the army command said.
It added that Lebanese officials should leave the involved authorities deal with the security issues in an effort to consolidate the security situation.
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