Hariri Seeks to Resolve Repercussions of Gas Centers Crisis

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Senior officials discussed a controversial decision enforced by Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq to shut down two centers of filling gas canisters in Beirut's southern suburbs.

According to al-Liwaa newspaper published on Thursday, ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri contacted high-ranking officials to address the matter and resolve the repercussions caused by the shutting down of the two companies.

Mashnouq's decision to “temporary shut down” the two companies, one in Bir Hassan and the other in Ouzai, was compelled by information obtained by security forces that they could be the target of a terrorist attack.

The newspaper also reported that progress was made after talks with Speaker Nabih Berri and Mashnouq, along with other officials.

Mashnouq visited on Monday the centers to oversee the temporary shut down.

The workers blocked the Ouzai highway with burning tires for the last two days to protest Mashnouq's endeavor, arguing that they have no other means of living.

Lebanon witnessed a string of of bomb attacks in recent months targeting mainly strongholds of Hizbullah, which has drawn the ire of Sunni extremist groups in part because of its role fighting alongside the regime in Syria.

Comments 8
Missing beirutbastard00 06 March 2014, 08:08

damned if you do... damned if you don't.

Missing hammouds 06 March 2014, 08:40

Or maybe a sick way of poking yellow and green

Thumb .mowaten. 06 March 2014, 12:19

no mashnouk is right, we should learn from those who successfully dealt with terrorism before us. look a the US&A, when they got hit what they did was to close down all their businesses and evacuate all their cities!

Thumb .mowaten. 06 March 2014, 12:21

alternatively, hariri proposed a solution that was suggested by daddy abdullah: we could kill all shias in dahiyeh, the south and the bekaa, which would make sure takfiris would no longer target these areas. they would then only attack moderate sunnis, and be accused of being in bed with assad.

Thumb popeye 06 March 2014, 11:12

I await the day when I will read ONE meaningful post, ONE counter argument, ONE credible or mature info from you, ..Flamethrower.. , but alas!

Thumb .mowaten. 06 March 2014, 12:16

FT take it as a compliment. the day you posted that was the most monumental spanking this brat ever had in his 12 years of existence. he still remembers the soreness and he will always do.

Thumb .mowaten. 06 March 2014, 12:17

he will never get over it, condemned to repeat it like a headless chicken running around for the rest of his life.. i almost feel bad for him. next time be more gentle, because they might accuse you of being antisemitic

Thumb .mowaten. 06 March 2014, 15:39

amatoury you sound like a very tough boy, behind your computer.