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EU Presidency Statement on the situation in Lebanon
The Presidency of the European Union
is deeply concerned at the recent outbreak of violence
in Lebanon which killed over 50 people and injured
numerous others.
It condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks
on Lebanese security forces and underlines its support
for the government of Prime Minister Siniora. The
Presidency also condemns the bomb attack of 20 May 2007
in Beirut which led to one fatality and caused several
injuries. It conveys its sincere condolences to the
family of the victim and wishes those injured a speedy
recovery.
The Presidency calls on all sides in Lebanon to reject
violence and to do everything possible to prevent the
situation from escalating. It emphasizes the urgent need
to meet the demands of the international community, and
in particular to implement UN Security Council
Resolutions 1559 and 1701. This includes enforcing the
Lebanese state's sole right to the use of force and
disarming all militias in Lebanon as the prerequisite
for the permanent stabilization of the country.
Germaine Demian
Press Officer
Delegation of the European Commission in Egypt
37 Gameat El Dowal El Arabeya Str. El Fouad Office Bldg.
Tel: (202) 3749 46 80
Fax: (202) 3749 53 63
Email:
germaine.demian@ec.europa.eu
Website:
http://www.eu-delegation.org.eg
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