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Do you remember the Syrian official who once decl…

November 22, 2006 · Mustapha Hamoui

Do you remember the Syrian official who once declared unceremoniously after Gebran Tueni was killed: “Every time a dog dies in Lebanon you’ll want to set up a tribunal”?

He’s back with a vengeance: “Syria will not submit any Syrian national to the international tribunal” he said, because at least the Syrian judiciary is not corrupt.

For all of you who are still wondering why this is happening in Lebanon, listen to Tony: It’s the tribunal, Stupid!