Aoun Rejects 'Humiliation' at Gas Stations but Urges No Leniency with 'Riots'
President Michel Aoun on Tuesday presided over a meeting for the Higher Defense Council which tackled a number of pressing issues.
Speaking at the beginning of the meeting, Aoun said “the main objective is to discuss the security situation in the country, especially with the coming of summer season and the expectations that the touristic season will be promising with the arrival of Lebanese expats from abroad.”
“It is necessary to provide the appropriate atmosphere in order to secure a calm and proper stay for them,” Aoun added.
Noting that “what happened over the past days at gas stations is unacceptable” and that “the humiliation of citizens is rejected under any considerations,” the President called on officials to “prevent the recurrence of such practices.”
As for the protests that have rocked the country over the past days, Aoun said “freedom of expression is guaranteed for everyone on the condition that it does not turn into chaos and riots.”
“Security agencies must not be lenient in dealing with (the riots) in order to preserve citizens’ safety and public order and protect public and private property,” the President added.
The meeting also tackled the congestion at the Rafik Hariri International Airport and the situation and safety of oil depots on the Lebanese coast after a report was submitted by the Customs administration in this regard.
Source: Naharnet
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