The Lebanese delegation sent to Damascus to discuss the issue of Syrian detainees in Lebanon.
"Contacts with Lebanon [regarding Syrians incarcerated there] are ongoing in a positive atmosphere." With these words, Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Oueis tried to sound optimistic on Wednesday, despite the negative tone in the media following the latest Lebanese-Syrian meeting on the matter, held a few hours earlier in Damascus. "The Syrians are disappointed after the latest meeting, as they were expecting a different approach," confirmed a Lebanese government source to L’Orient-Le Jour.At a time when Damascus is pushing for the swift release of as many of its nationals as possible, Beirut insists that any such move should abide by the legal framework set by Justice Minister Adel Nassar: anyone charged with terrorism, rape, or attacks against the army will not be transferred to Syria. More on the situation in...
"Contacts with Lebanon [regarding Syrians incarcerated there] are ongoing in a positive atmosphere." With these words, Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Oueis tried to sound optimistic on Wednesday, despite the negative tone in the media following the latest Lebanese-Syrian meeting on the matter, held a few hours earlier in Damascus. "The Syrians are disappointed after the latest meeting, as they were expecting a different approach," confirmed a Lebanese government source to L’Orient-Le Jour.At a time when Damascus is pushing for the swift release of as many of its nationals as possible, Beirut insists that any such move should abide by the legal framework set by Justice Minister Adel Nassar: anyone charged with terrorism, rape, or attacks against the army will not be transferred to Syria. More on the situation...
