“Hold the corrupt accountable” … US State Department adopts Lebanese demands

The regional spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Geraldine Griffiths, stated that “there are no changes in the policies of the United States of America with respect to Lebanon”, noting that “the United States has always been fully committed to stopping the or those responsible for the crimes committed against them are held accountable. “The Lebanese people”.

In an interview with MTV, regarding the Beirut port explosion, Griffiths explained, “The government is conducting investigations and the United States will not anticipate matters related to these investigations, but we ask that all officials who did not assume their responsibilities stand up. accounts. “

He added: “The United States is embracing the demands of the people regarding transparency in this incident and we are awaiting the results of these investigations.”

He noted that “the United States is fully committed to accountability in Lebanon and we may see further steps in this area related to the imposition of sanctions in the future.”

“The United States realizes that there is an urgent economic need in Lebanon, but the arrival of aid from the international community requires transparency, economic and political reforms, and we look to a government that meets the aspirations of the Lebanese people,” he said. Geraldine Griffiths, spokesperson for the US State Department.