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Adventurer
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 Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject: US pledges funds for Hariri court |
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Last Updated: Friday, 28 September 2007, 07:26 GMT 08:26 UK
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US pledges funds for Hariri court
Hariri's killing sparked protests that pressured Syria to leave Lebanon
The US has pledged $5m towards the UN-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 murder of Lebanese ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
The US ambassador to the UN said the money reflected Washington's commitment to "the process of accountability for political murders" in Lebanon.
The court is to be based in the Netherlands. No suspects have so far been named in Mr Hariri's killing.
An initial UN inquiry suggested Syria played a role - a claim it denies.
The tribunal was set up by a UN Security Council vote in May, and is expected to start work next year.
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igotthisguitar
Joined: 08 Apr 2003
Location: South Korea (Permanent Vacation)
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: US pledges funds for Hariri court |
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| Adventurer wrote: |
Hariri's killing sparked protests that pressured Syria to leave Lebanon
The US has pledged $5m towards the UN-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 murder of Lebanese ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
The US ambassador to the UN said the money reflected Washington's commitment to "the process of accountability for political murders" in Lebanon.
The court is to be based in the Netherlands.
No suspects have so far been named in Mr Hariri's killing.
An initial UN inquiry suggested Syria played a role - a claim it denies.
The tribunal was set up by a UN Security Council vote in May, and is expected to start work next year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7017571.stm |
Isn't it often said how in politics, 'PERCEPTION' is critical?
Nice 'official' spin to Washington's investment 
What of " ... helping to buy the 'CORRECT' outcome, steer the verdict in the desired direction?"
It's almost a no-brainer  |
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