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| U.N. draft to restate support for free Lebanon presidential polls |
| 2007-09-27 |
| The United Nations has circulated a draft statement that restates support for free and fair presidential elections in Lebanon. The daily An Nahar on Wednesday quoted a French diplomatic source as saying that the statement, under examination, is expected to be finalized within the coming days. It said the statement also reiterates adherence to implementation of all U.N. Security Council resolutions on Lebanon, particularly 1559, 1680 and 1701. Members of the Security Council call for timely, free and fair presidential election in accordance with constitutional norms and away form any external interference," the draft statement said. It said members of the Security Council "encourage all efforts" in this regard, and stress the need for the cessation of violence and intimidation against Lebanese MPs and institutions. An Nahar said the statement also reiterates its backing to Lebanon's sovereignty, independence and safety of its territories with its internationally recognized borders. |
| Posted by:Fred |