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It seems that what Judge Fadi Sawan did when he indicted Acting Prime Minister Hassan Diab and various ministers for the crime of the Beirut port bombing, its repercussions will not stop anytime soon. Perhaps the impeachment decision of the attorney general has opened the “Pandora’s box” of the sectarian political system with all its prejudices and hatreds, in a way that is impossible for any investigation or justice.
Thus, after the shock, Hassan Diab became “representative of the position of prime minister”. In direct language, he became a representative of the Sunni community and its position in the state. His accusation affects the community and its dignity. Also, the matter was with the accused ministers.
Castaway Diab was embraced not only by his sect, his notables, leaders, sheikhs, and families, but also by his backers, Hezbollah, and their allies. Today a small “political miracle” is taking place, Hezbollah converges with Fouad Siniora, Tamam Salam, Saad Hariri … and others, who are difficult to unite in a political saying.
Serious questions
After Hezbollah’s statement, President Fouad Siniora’s reading came to demand the meaning of accusing everyone or not accusing anyone.
Siniora considered that “the crime of bombing the port of Beirut is the crime of the time, since it is considered one of the three largest non-nuclear explosions that occurred in the world. It is a crime that carries many elements of suspicion, suspicion and Serious questions about the motives for this bombardment, and why this ship headed ammonium nitrate quantities, how it changed its destination to reach the port of Beirut, how its cargo was unloaded at the harbor pavilions, and how the ship sank ship in the vicinity of the port of Beirut after that. Who was behind the arrival of this dangerous cargo to Lebanon, who is its true owner and who are the groups that were Protects the continued existence of these quantities in the port of Beirut, through that invisible hand that used to ensure full coverage of these explosive and dangerous materials, and that was behind the removal of quantities of them, especially because part of the wall of the room in which these quantities were found was destroyed to allow entry and exit of the room. Amounts? ”
Siniora added: “All of this raises serious questions that must be answered, so that all issues and circumstances are clear for all Lebanese. As for the second issue, which must be clear and proven, it is the right of all Lebanese and all the Lebanese, wounded or not, have the right to be fully informed. True. ”
He stressed that “it is absolutely inadmissible that there is a tent or protection that covers any person or any individual or group that has participated in what happened, or that is responsible for committing negligence, negligence or complicity, regardless of the condition of this or those people”. And in whatever position they occupy or occupy. No excuse or reason can be invoked for anyone to be immune from accountability and accountability. Therefore, the whole truth must be revealed, and then those involved and those responsible must be prosecuted ”.
Heads of government and president of the republic
He recalled: “We, as former heads of government, immediately after the port explosion initiated the call for an international investigation that is professional, neutral and impartial, in order to undertake the investigation of this crime to discover its circumstances. We demand at that time all judicial, military and security organizations that are in charge of preserving the crime scene and not manipulating it, until it begins. “International investigation is their job, and our obsession and motivation at the time in seeking the assistance of an international investigation committee was the fear of delay and dilution. If the investigation of this crime is handled by Lebanese judges, they may be exposed to pressures, political calculations, local pressures, or the like. “
Siniora added: “On the other hand, the president of the republic had promised us at the time that in five days an investigation would be carried out to show all Lebanese the truth of what happened. And now that this bombardment has passed more than four months, the investigations are still leaning to the right and left, and it seems that they do not touch anything but the shells, and that they do. Do not get to the heart of the basic issues of this crime, specifically to reveal who brought that shipment to Lebanon, what was its purpose and who is benefiting from it, and who used and removed amounts from the hangar and the campus of the port, and who was willing not to send those quantities back to Out of Lebanon and who was careful not to destroy it.
He recalled: “The President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, used to say that he knew about the presence of ammonium nitrate 15 days before the explosion and did not take any action. As for Prime Minister Hassan Diab, it is also reported that when he found out, he intended to go to the port to inspect it for the sake of To explore the circumstances of this issue and then review that visit, the question arises: Why not initiated any position that would prevent these quantities from remaining, and what risks does their continued presence in port pavilions entail? The matter, are both responsible? ”
He noted that “the constitution is clear regarding the prosecution of people to whom the provisions of articles 70, 71 and 80 apply, which must be considered by the Supreme Council for the Prosecution of Presidents and Ministers, which is made up of seven representatives. and eight of the highest judges. “
Judge and Constitution
Siniora said: “It is true that the judicial investigator had sent a letter to the House of Representatives, regardless of the reporting problems, since he mentioned in his letter that there are serious suspicions against all heads of government and ministers who have succeeded Prime Minister. minister and ministers who have had portfolios of money, jobs and justice since 2013. ” Until 2020, they all had 16 people, including four prime ministers, but the investigator took the initiative to contradict himself and abandoned the letter he sent to the House of Representatives. Today, he is citing four of the 16 people in a manner selective to be questioned as accused and accused. The constitution nullifies its powers and contravenes the content of its book and violates the principle of constitutional separation of powers, because the constitution is willing to limit prosecution to the House of Representatives in these cases.
And he stressed that “it is not allowed for the judiciary to be used as a mask for police operations or to mount accusations to settle political scores or to take revenge. If there is real impartiality, then it is better to ask to hear from President Aoun, who said that he learned of the matter on July 20, that is, 15 days before the bombing, a period that was sufficient to dismantle an atomic bomb.
Siniora concluded: “Investigations cannot be carried out in an impartial and correct manner, except by referring back to an investigation demand by an international investigation committee. As it is the true, correct and reliable way for the Lebanese to relax and ensure that investigations are carried out impartially, without malice and without covering up anyone, and to be safe. ” There is no corruption or exploitation of the judiciary to harm certain people. ”
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