American Mideast Coalition for Democracy Backs Pompeo's Call for Review of Aid to Lebanon
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy has announced that it supports U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s call for a review of U.S. aid to Lebanon's security and military forces.
AMCD in conjunction with The World Council of Cedars Revolution (WCCR) suggested that any support from the U.S. be based on the following stipulations:
"1. A clear announcement by the Lebanese cabinet, ministry of defense and army command that they do not support or endorse Hizbullah.
2. A clear announcement of support for U.N. resolution 1559 which called for the full withdrawal and disarming of all militias in Lebanon including Hizbullah.
3. That the Lebanese government and Lebanese army implement a security plan to create a safe zone in Lebanon where Hizbullah cannot deploy nor obtain permits to carry arms. The army and security forces would have sole responsible for security in these areas."
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) describes itself as a "non-partisan, grass-roots organization dedicated to empowering the estimated 10 million Americans of Middle Eastern descent to promote greater understanding and beneficial policies for both America and for the countries of the Middle East."
“It is our sincere hope that these steps will begin the process of civil society wresting back control from Hizbullah, but it will be a struggle,” said AMCD Co-Director John Hajjar.
“Hizbullah has slowly, but steadily taken control of Lebanon politically because they had already taken control of Lebanon’s security forces. In this situation, whoever wins elections is irrelevant. Hizbullah, and thus Iran, is in control of Lebanon,” Hajjar added.
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