Rifi Says he Adheres to Political Path of Late PM Rafik Hariri

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Resigned Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi stated on Thursday that he is no longer in the al-Mustaqbal movement but that he will continue to defend the political path of late PM Rafik Hariri.

“I am not in the al-Mustaqbal movement, but I am a fierce fighter in defense of the political Harirism,” said Rifi in reference to the political path of late PM Rafik Hariri.

Rifi's comments came after a visit to Grand Mufti of the Republic Abdul Latif Deryan at Dar el-Fatwa.

“I do not resemble this government and I will never withdraw my resignation,” he added.

Rifi resigned in February from the government in wake of the release of former Minister Michel Samaha from jail and at Hizbullah's verbal attacks against Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states.

SourceNaharnet
Comments 6
Thumb justin 02 June 2016, 15:35

Every political party should have a Mr. Ashraf Rifi and only then we can hope for real change in Lebanon.

Thumb justin 02 June 2016, 16:32

still they killed him even though he did not criticize them as you claim. Imagine what would have happened if he did.

Missing peace 02 June 2016, 17:53

but he was killed right after he said NO to them LOL

Thumb ice-man 02 June 2016, 18:06

bigjohn

Did you file your 2016 taxes with the IRS?

Thumb amatoury114 02 June 2016, 18:03

small john it seems you are new here so zip it because shaklak fahmein da7eish!!!

Thumb gigahabib 02 June 2016, 21:48

Seems the Saudis have betrayed Hariri/Mustaqbal and have found their new minion.